NAME
gdebi – Simple tool to install deb filesSYNOPSIS
gdebi [package.deb]…DESCRIPTION
gdebi lets you install local deb packages resolving and installing its dependencies. apt does the same, but only for remote (http, ftp) located packages. It can also resolve build-depends of debian/control files.OPTIONS
- –version
- Show program’s version number and exit.
- -h, –help
- Show this help message and exit.
- –n, –non-interactive
- Run non-interactive (dangerous!).
- –o APT_OPTS, –option=APT_OPTS
- Set an APT configuration option.
- –q, –quiet
- Do not show progress information.
- –apt-line
- Simulate only and print a apt-get install compatible line to stderr.
- –root=ROOTDIR
- Use alternative root dir.
EXAMPLES
- gdebi foo_1.0_all.deb gdebi foo-1.0/debian/control
Willie
Willie has over 15 years of experience in Linux system administration and DevOps. After managing infrastructure for startups and enterprises alike, he founded Command Linux to share the practical knowledge he wished he had when starting out. He oversees content strategy and contributes guides on server management, automation, and security.