Package managers
apt, APT: Advanced Package Tool (APT) is a package manager used by Debian-based Linux distributions, like Ubuntu. APT makes it easy to install, update, and remove software from the command line, automatically handling dependencies to ensure programs have what they need to run correctly.
choco: Chocolatey, often abbreviated as choco
, is a package manager for Windows that allows users to install, update, and manage software from the command line. It simplifies software installation by automatically downloading and configuring programs, making it easy to maintain an organized system with minimal manual intervention.
dnf, DNF: DNF (Dandified Yum) is the next-generation version of YUM used on newer Red Hat-based systems, such as Fedora and RHEL 8+. It improves dependency resolution and performance, making it faster and more reliable for managing software packages in Linux environments.
msys2, Msys2: MSYS2 (Minimal System 2) is a package manager for Windows that provides a collection of tools to help developers work with UNIX-like command-line tools. It includes the pacman
package manager and is often used to install and manage software packages for software development on Windows, especially for compiling software.
npm, NPM: NPM (Node Package Manager) is a package manager for JavaScript, primarily used for managing and installing packages and libraries for Node.js applications. It also helps manage dependencies and version control for JavaScript projects.
NuGet, Nuget: NuGet is a package manager for .NET developers, allowing them to easily find, install, and manage libraries and tools for their projects. With NuGet, developers can quickly add features to their applications without building everything from scratch, making software development faster and more efficient.
pacman, PACMAN, Pacman: Pacman is the package manager for Arch Linux and its derivatives. It simplifies installing, updating, and managing software by providing pre-built packages that can be quickly downloaded and installed, helping users keep their system up-to-date with the latest software.
pip, PIP: Pip (Pip Installs Packages) is a package manager for Python, used to install and manage software packages written in Python. It's the standard tool for managing Python libraries and dependencies.
rpm, RPM: RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) is a package management system primarily used in Red Hat-based Linux distributions (like RHEL, CentOS, and Fedora). It allows users to install, update, and remove software packages and is particularly useful in enterprise environments for maintaining consistency across systems.
snap: Snap is a package manager developed by Canonical (the company behind Ubuntu) that allows software to be packaged with all its dependencies. Snap packages, or "snaps," are isolated from the rest of the system, making them easier to install and update without risking compatibility issues with other applications.
yum, YUM: YUM (Yellowdog Updater, Modified) is a package manager used primarily on Red Hat-based Linux systems (like CentOS and Fedora). It simplifies the installation, updating, and removal of software by automating dependencies, so users don’t need to manually install everything required for a program to work.