apt-file
apt-file shows information about files and related packagesInstallation
When apt-file is not installed by default, it can be added to the system using the relevant software package.
Package information for apt-file
| Operating system | Package name | Installation |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | apt-file | |
| Ubuntu | apt-file | |
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Usage
Examples using apt-file
Link file to a package
Show which package provides the /etc/wgetrc file
apt-file search /etc/wgetrcSee files as part of package
Show files that are part of the wget package
apt-file show wget