APT
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Spec sheet
- Purpose
- APT is an advanced interface to the Debian packaging system that provides command-line tools for searching, managing, and querying packages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Free plan
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · debian.org
- Cached downloads
- APT removes cached .deb packages by default after successfully installing downloaded packages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Dependency resolution
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · debian.org
- Interactive output
- The apt command provides a progress bar when installing packages with apt install.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Interactive use
- The Debian Reference recommends apt for interactive command-line operations such as installing, removing, and performing distribution upgrades.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Offline installation
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · debian.org
- Package discovery
- The apt tool suite includes apt-cache for searching package lists and querying package dependencies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Package formats
- Debian binary packages (.deb),Debian source packagesRead 21 Sep 2026 · debian.org
- Package installation
- APT retrieves and installs packages from configured sources, and apt-get calls dpkg after downloading the package archives.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Package integrity
- APT uses GPG-based security mechanisms to verify that packages from official Debian mirrors match those uploaded by Debian developers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Package sources
- APT uses configured package sources, which can include Debian archive mirrors accessed over HTTP or FTP.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Private registry auth
- YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · debian.org
- Script use
- The Debian Reference recommends apt-get for invoking Debian package management from scripts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Security limitation
- Debian's package trust documentation says APT's verification cannot eliminate all risks, including the possibility of a tampered package entering the master archive.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Supported platforms
- LinuxRead 21 Sep 2026 · debian.org
- System privileges
- Commands that install packages or update package metadata require root privileges.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
- Who it is for
- APT is the current Debian package management system for users managing packages from Debian archives and other configured sources.Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
Plans and prices
APT Free Free software under the GNU General Public License Read 11 Oct 2026 · debian.org
Where Specifiction places it
- Package Managers#37 of 938.0
