rpmconf
Handle RPM configuration file conflicts
TLDR
List leftover files and interactively choose actions
$ sudo rpmconf -a
Delete orphaned .rpmnew and .rpmsave files$ sudo rpmconf -a -c
SYNOPSIS
rpmconf [options]
DESCRIPTION
rpmconf handles .rpmnew, .rpmsave, and .rpmorig files left over by RPM package upgrades. These files are created when package updates contain configuration changes that might conflict with local modifications.The tool provides an interactive interface to merge, replace, or keep configuration files.
PARAMETERS
-a, --all
Process all configuration files-c, --clean
Delete orphaned configuration backup files
INSTALL
sudo dnf install rpmconf
sudo zypper install rpmconf
CAVEATS
Review changes carefully before applying. Incorrect choices may overwrite important customizations or leave outdated configurations.
HISTORY
Part of rpmconf package for Fedora/RHEL systems. Simplifies post-upgrade configuration management.
