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]
SYNOPSIS
reportbug [options] package
DESCRIPTION
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.
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.
