cheat:yum
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tags: [ packaging ]
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# To install the latest version of a package:
yum install <package>
# To perform a local install:
yum localinstall <package>
# To remove a package:
yum remove <package>
# To search for a package:
yum search <package>
# To find what package installs an executable:
yum whatprovides <executable>
# To find the dependencies of a package:
yum deplist <package>
# To find information about a package:
yum info <package>
# List currently enabled repositories:
yum repolist
# List packages matching <phrase>:
yum list <phrase>
# To download the source RPM for a package:
yumdownloader --source <package>
# (You have to install yumdownloader first, which is installed by the yum-utils package)
tldr:yum
# yum
# Package management utility for RHEL, Fedora, and CentOS (for older versions).
# For equivalent commands in other package managers, see <https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Pacman/Rosetta>.
# More information: <https://manned.org/yum>.
# Install a new package:
yum install package
# Install a new package and assume yes to all questions (also works with update, great for automated updates):
yum -y install package
# Find the package that provides a particular command:
yum provides command
# Remove a package:
yum remove package
# Display available updates for installed packages:
yum check-update
# Upgrade installed packages to the newest available versions:
yum upgrade
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