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aos pkg

Native package manager, one verb set on every OS

7 commands. Run aos pkg --help for the same list from the binary, or see every group.

The native package manager behind one verb set: brew on macOS, winget, scoop or choco on Windows, apt, pacman, yay or dnf on Linux. manager prints which one this machine uses. Some operations ask for elevated rights on Linux.

Install packages

Terminal window
aos pkg install <package...>
flag values meaning
<package...> Required positional argument
Terminal window
aos pkg install <package...>

List installed packages

Terminal window
aos pkg list
Terminal window
aos pkg list

Print which package manager this machine uses

Terminal window
aos pkg manager
Terminal window
aos pkg manager # homebrew

Refresh the package index

Terminal window
aos pkg refresh
Terminal window
aos pkg refresh

Remove packages

Terminal window
aos pkg remove <package...>
flag values meaning
<package...> Required positional argument
Terminal window
aos pkg remove <package...>

Search for packages

Terminal window
aos pkg search <term>
flag values meaning
<term> Required positional argument
Terminal window
aos pkg search <term>

Upgrade installed packages

Terminal window
aos pkg upgrade
Terminal window
aos pkg upgrade