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dpkg Command - Debian Package Manager
The dpkg command is the low-level package manager for Debian-based systems. It is used to install, remove, and manage .deb packages directly.
Syntax
dpkg [options] [package_file]
Examples
sudo dpkg -i package.deb
Install a .deb package file.
sudo dpkg -r packagename
Remove an installed package by name.
dpkg -l | grep nginx
List all installed packages matching 'nginx'.
Notes
- dpkg does not resolve dependencies automatically; use
aptfor that. - For RPM-based systems, use
rpminstead. - Requires root privileges for installation and removal.
