apturl
Install packages from apt: protocol URLs
TLDR
Install package via apt: URL
$ apturl apt:firefox
Install multiple packages$ apturl "apt:vim,git,curl"
Install from PPA$ apturl "apt:package?channel=ppa:user/ppa-name"
SYNOPSIS
apturl apt:package[,package...]
DESCRIPTION
apturl handles apt: protocol URLs, enabling one-click package installation from web pages. When a user clicks an apt: link, apturl launches and prompts for confirmation before installing the specified packages.
This provides a user-friendly way to install software without using the command line.
PARAMETERS
apt:package
Package to installapt:package1,package2
Multiple packages?channel=
Repository/PPA source?section=
Repository section
CAVEATS
Requires graphical environment. Should only be used with trusted links. PPA installations add external repositories. Verification dialogs should be read carefully.
HISTORY
apturl was developed for Ubuntu to simplify software installation, allowing websites to offer direct installation links for Linux packages.
SEE ALSO
apt(8), software-center(1)