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Guix / Remove Package Linux

Remove Package Linux

Guix command syntax to remove package linux. Copyable examples, output expectations, and common mistakes.

$
Terminal
guix package -r <package>

Warning

Destructive operation. Confirm the target path and keep a backup before executing.

Command Breakdown

What each part is doing

guix
Base Command
The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Guix before the shell applies any redirect operators.
-r
r| remove
The value supplied for r| remove.
<package>
package
The value supplied for package.
-r
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

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