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 a specific repository section

$ apturl "apt:[package]?section=universe"

SYNOPSIS

apturl [options] apt:package[,package...]

apturl is a simple graphical application that takes an apt-protocol URL as a command line option and handles package installation. When a user clicks an apt: link in a web browser, apturl launches and prompts for confirmation before installing the specified packages.It has been pre-installed on Ubuntu since version 7.10, providing a user-friendly way to install software without using the command line.

PARAMETERS

-p, --http-proxy

Specify an HTTP proxy for package downloads

apt:_package_

Package to install

apt:_package1_,_package2_

Multiple packages to install

?channel=

Repository or PPA source (e.g., ?channel=lucid-partner)

?section=

Repository section to enable (e.g., ?section=universe)

?refresh=yes

Force a repository refresh before looking for the package

CAVEATS

Requires a graphical environment (X11/Wayland). Should only be used with trusted links. Verification dialogs should be read carefully. Exit codes: 0 = success, 1 = cancelled, 2 = error, 3 = invalid arguments.

HISTORY

apturl was developed for Ubuntu to simplify software installation, allowing websites to offer direct installation links for Linux packages.