oma

modern package management frontend for dpkg-based Linux distributions

TLDR

Open the interactive package browser

$ sudo oma

Refresh the package lists

$ sudo oma refresh

Install a package

$ sudo oma install [package_name]

Choose a particular version from those available

$ sudo oma pick [package_name]

Remove a package

$ sudo oma remove [package_name]

Upgrade everything installed

$ sudo oma upgrade

Search for a package

$ oma search [keyword]

Show a package's details

$ oma show [package_name]

List packages with their installation status

$ oma list [package_name]

List the files a package installs

$ oma files [package_name]

Find which package provides a path

$ oma provides [/usr/bin/ssh]

Show what a package depends on

$ oma depends [package_name]

Show what depends on a package

$ oma rdepends [package_name]

Draw the dependency tree

$ oma tree [package_name]

Hold a package at its current version

$ sudo oma mark hold [package_name]

Repair broken dependencies

$ sudo oma fix-broken

Review past transactions

$ oma history

Free the download cache

$ sudo oma clean

SYNOPSIS

oma [command] [options] [package...]

oma is a modern package management frontend for dpkg-based Linux distributions, developed by the AOSC (Anthon Open Source Community) project. It provides an interactive text-based interface for managing packages, with support for dependency resolution and system upgrades. Pre-installed on AOSC OS, it is also available for Debian, Ubuntu, Deepin, openKylin, and other dpkg-based distributions.The tool features multi-threaded package downloads, smart search, and safeguards against accidental removal of essential packages. It aims to provide a user-friendly experience while maintaining compatibility with the underlying dpkg/apt infrastructure.

PARAMETERS

install package

Install one or more packages

remove package

Remove one or more packages

upgrade

Upgrade all installed packages to newest versions

refresh

Update the package list from repositories

search keyword

Search for packages matching keyword

show package

Display detailed information about a package

list

List installed packages

depends package

Show package dependencies

rdepends package

Show reverse dependencies

files package

List files in the specified package

provides pattern

Find packages providing files matching the pattern

fix-broken

Fix broken dependencies

pick package

Install a specific version of a package

mark package

Mark package status (manual, auto, hold, unhold)

download package

Download package(s) without installing

history

Show package operation history

clean

Clean downloaded package cache

help

Display help information

CAVEATS

Requires root privileges (via sudo) for operations that modify the system. Designed primarily for AOSC OS but may work on other dpkg-based distributions with appropriate configuration.

HISTORY

Developed by the AOSC (Anthon Open Source Community) as part of their effort to create a streamlined Linux distribution experience. The name "oma" is derived from various meanings across languages, reflecting AOSC's international community.

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