Learn more about the installation of a package through deb-get on Linux from this tutorial.
Install deb-get on Linux
Before moving towards the package installation through deb-get, you must install deb-get command line utility on your Linux system from the following bash script:
Once the installation is completed, run the following command to get the version of the installed deb-get as this will confirm the successful installation of the utility.
Install a Package with deb-get Command on Linux
To install a package from the Linux command-line tool using the deb-get command, follow the below-given syntax:
In my case I am using the deb-get to install a package with the name gh (a command-line interface (CLI) tool for GitHub, which is a web-based hosting service for version control and collaboration):
You can check the availability of the package through the deb-get list or the search flag by using the following command in the terminal:
Remove a Package from deb-get Command
deb-get is also used for the removal of installed packages. Follow the below-given command to remove a specific package from Linux, which is gh in my case.
deb-get is a useful command-line tool for installing packages on Linux distributions. It offers a simple and efficient way to download and install packages from Debian repositories, and can also be used to download packages manually. By using deb-get, users can easily manage and install packages without having to manually search for and download them from the internet.