gdebi-gtk
Install local .deb packages with dependency handling
SYNOPSIS
gdebi-gtk package.deb
PARAMETERS
package.deb
The path to the Debian package file to install.
DESCRIPTION
gdebi-gtk is a tool used on Debian-based Linux distributions to install local .deb
packages. Unlike dpkg
, gdebi-gtk resolves and installs dependencies automatically by retrieving them from configured APT repositories.
It offers a graphical user interface (GUI) built using GTK+ for a more user-friendly experience compared to command-line package managers.
gdebi-gtk analyzes the selected .deb
package, identifies any missing dependencies, and prompts the user to install them before proceeding with the main package installation.
It simplifies the process of installing local Debian packages, particularly for users who prefer a graphical interface.
It can also be helpful when the package requires dependencies not already present on the system.
EXIT STATUS
gdebi-gtk returns 0 on successful completion, and a non-zero value on failure. The value of returned value indicates reason of failure.