pkginfo

List installed packages and versions

$ pkginfo -i

$ pkginfo -l [package]

$ pkginfo -o [pattern]

$ pkginfo -f [path/to/file]

pkginfo [-i|--installed] [-l|--list pkg] [-o|--owner pattern] [-f file]

pkginfo queries the package database on CRUX Linux systems. It can list installed packages, show package contents, and determine which package owns specific files.
The tool reads from the package database maintained by pkgadd and pkgrm, providing essential information for system administration and troubleshooting.

-i, --installed

List all installed packages with versions

List files owned by package

Find package(s) owning files matching pattern

Print the footprint of a package file

Use alternate root directory

CRUX-specific tool. Pattern matching uses shell wildcards. Footprint comparison helps verify package integrity. Database location fixed at /var/lib/pkg/db.

pkginfo is part of pkgutils, the native package management system for CRUX Linux. It provides simple query functionality consistent with CRUX's minimalist philosophy.

pkgadd(8), pkgrm(8), pkgmk(8)