pokeget

Print a sprite of a given pokemon

$ pokeget [pokemon_name]

$ pokeget mr-mime

$ pokeget gengar [[-m|--mega]]

$ pokeget random [[-s|--shiny]]

$ pokeget meowth [[-a|--alolan]] --hide-name

$ ((RANDOM%4096 == 0)) && pokeget random --shiny || pokeget random

pokeget [catch | evolve | release | info] [package_name]

catch
    Installs the specified package. Equivalent to 'apt install', 'yum install', or 'pacman -S'.

evolve
    Upgrades the specified package (or all packages). Equivalent to 'apt upgrade', 'yum update', or 'pacman -Syu'.

release
    Removes the specified package. Equivalent to 'apt remove', 'yum remove', or 'pacman -R'.

info
    Displays information about the specified package. Equivalent to 'apt show', 'yum info', or 'pacman -Qi'.

[package_name]
    The name of the package to perform the action on.

pokeget is a fictional, example command, presented as a package manager heavily inspired by Pokemon. While not a real Linux command, imagining its functionality allows us to explore the concepts of package management in a fun, relatable way. The command would likely allow users to 'catch' (install), 'evolve' (upgrade), and 'release' (remove) software packages. It likely builds upon existing package management tools (like apt, yum, or pacman) offering a themed interface and commands. It serves as a thought experiment for exploring alternative command-line interfaces and user experiences, demonstrating how even technical tools can be made more approachable and engaging through creative design choices.
Imagine using commands like 'pokeget catch firefox' to install Firefox, or 'pokeget evolve firefox' to upgrade it! The fictional command allows for entertaining visualizations of command concepts.
It is presented as an example and not intended for practical implementation or usage.

This is a fictional command. It does not exist and cannot be used on any real Linux system. Any resemblance to actual package managers is purely coincidental (and intentional for illustrative purposes).

The names of the parameters 'catch', 'evolve', and 'release' are inspired by the Pokemon universe. 'Catch' refers to installing a package, 'evolve' refers to updating it, and 'release' refers to uninstalling.

Error messages might be themed around Pokemon phrases, for example: "Package not found! It fled!"

apt(8), yum(8), pacman(8)