reportbug

Report bugs in Debian packages

TLDR

Generate a bug report about a package

$ reportbug package

Report a bug about general problems (not package-specific)

$ reportbug other

Write bug report to a file instead of emailing

$ reportbug -o filename package

Query existing bugs without filing a report

$ reportbug --query-only [package]

Report a bug with specific severity

$ reportbug --severity [serious] [package]

Attach a file to the bug report

$ reportbug --attach [screenshot.png] [package]

reportbug is the official bug reporting tool for Debian-based distributions. It generates bug reports with system information and sends them to the Debian Bug Tracking System via email.The tool guides users through providing necessary information about the bug and the affected package.

PARAMETERS

-o, --output file

Write bug report to file instead of sending by email.

--severity level

Set bug severity: critical, grave, serious, important, normal, minor, wishlist.

--query-only

Query existing bugs without filing a report.

--attach file

Attach a file to the bug report.

--include file

Include file contents in the message body.

--tag tag

Add a tag to the report.

--email address

Set sender email address.

--smtphost host

Use specified SMTP server.

--mode mode

Operating mode: novice, standard, advanced, expert.

--template

Output a template report to stdout.

INSTALL

yay -S reportbug

CAVEATS

Requires email configuration for sending reports. Use "other" as package name for infrastructure or general issues.

HISTORY

Part of Debian quality assurance infrastructure. Provides standardized bug reporting for the Debian ecosystem.