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Apt Command: Search Packages By Name Or Description Linux
Use for search packages by name or description linux with Apt. Exact CLI syntax to search packages by name or description linux using Apt.
When to use this: Use for search packages by name or description linux with Apt.
Command Syntax
apt search <package>apt search <package>Live Command Builder
Final Command
apt search <package> Command Breakdown
apt is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to search packages by name or description linux using Apt.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
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