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xbps-install

Install and update Void Linux packages

TLDR

Install a new package

$ xbps-install [package]
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Synchronize and update all packages
$ xbps-install -S -u
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SYNOPSIS

xbps-install [options] [package...]

DESCRIPTION

xbps-install is the package installation and update utility for XBPS, the package manager used by Void Linux. It handles package installation, dependency resolution, and system updates.
Before installing or updating packages, synchronize the repository index with -S to get the latest package information.

PARAMETERS

-S, --sync

Synchronize repository index
-u, --update
Update installed packages
-y, --yes
Assume yes to all questions
-n, --dry-run
Show what would be done
-f, --force
Force installation
-R, --repository _url_
Add repository to search
-D, --download-only
Download packages only
-v, --verbose
Verbose output

CAVEATS

Requires root privileges for system-wide installation. Repository sync (-S) should be run before updates. Part of the XBPS package management system for Void Linux.

SEE ALSO

> TERMINAL_GEAR

Curated for the Linux community

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> TERMINAL_GEAR

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