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apt-cache is a CLI tool for searching the apt software packages. This tool is also used to get information about different packages.

1. To search for the package details.

apt-cache search firefox
    ( or  ) 
apt search firefox
  • The following screenshot illustrates on searching for the packages.

2. To get in-depth package details.

apt-cache show  firefox 
    (  or )
apt show firefox
  • The following screenshot illustrates on getting in-depth packages with detailing.

Difference Between APT, APT-GET, APT-CACHE and APT-CONFIG

apt, apt-get, apt-cache, and apt-config lie in some specific roles within the Debian package management system. Apt (Advanced Package Tool) is a high-level interface for managing software packages combining the functionalities of apt-get and apt-cache. In this article, we discuss on each component and its play of distinct roles in Debian systems.

Table of Content

  • What is Package manager?
  • Using apt-get/apt command
  • APT-CACHE
  • APT-CONFIG
  • What is the difference between apt cache and apt file?

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