pkginfo

Query CRUX Linux package database

TLDR

List installed packages and versions

$ pkginfo -i

List files owned by a package

$ pkginfo -l [package]

Find owner of files matching pattern

$ pkginfo -o [pattern]

Print footprint of a file

$ pkginfo -f [path/to/file]

SYNOPSIS

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.

PARAMETERS

-i, --installed

List all installed packages with versions

-l, --list _package_

List files owned by package

-o, --owner _pattern_

Find package(s) owning files matching pattern

-f _file_

Print the footprint of a package file

-r, --root _path_

Use alternate root directory

INSTALL

sudo apk add py3-pkginfo

CAVEATS

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

HISTORY

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