Basics of package management in Solus
Solus uses the eopkg package manager. You can use eopkg to install, update, and remove software packages on your Solus system.
The following table lists the most common eopkg commands:
| Action | Command | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Install software | sudo eopkg install PACKAGE_NAME | sudo eopkg install gnome-documents gnome-music |
| Reinstall software | sudo eopkg install --reinstall PACKAGE_NAME | sudo eopkg install --reinstall gnome-documents gnome-music |
| Uninstall software | sudo eopkg remove PACKAGE_NAME | sudo eopkg remove gnome-documents gnome-music |
| Update your system | sudo eopkg upgrade | - |
| Update specific software | sudo eopkg upgrade PACKAGE_NAME | sudo eopkg upgrade firefox |
| Search for software | eopkg search KEYWORD | eopkg search documents |
| Get information on software, such as description or version | eopkg info PACKAGE_NAME | eopkg info gnome-documents |