oma

modern package management frontend for dpkg-based Linux distributions

TLDR

Enter the interactive package management interface

$ sudo oma

Install a package

$ sudo oma install [package_name]

Remove a package

$ sudo oma remove [package_name]

Search for a package

$ oma search [keyword]

Show detailed information for a package

$ oma show [package_name]

Upgrade all installed packages to their latest versions

$ sudo oma upgrade

Update the list of available packages

$ sudo oma refresh

List files in a package

$ oma files [package_name]

Fix broken dependencies

$ sudo oma fix-broken

Display help

$ oma help

SYNOPSIS

oma [command] [options] [package...]

oma is a modern package management frontend for dpkg-based Linux distributions, developed by the AOSC (Anthon Open Source Community) project. It provides an interactive text-based interface for managing packages, with support for dependency resolution and system upgrades. Pre-installed on AOSC OS, it is also available for Debian, Ubuntu, Deepin, openKylin, and other dpkg-based distributions.The tool features multi-threaded package downloads, smart search, and safeguards against accidental removal of essential packages. It aims to provide a user-friendly experience while maintaining compatibility with the underlying dpkg/apt infrastructure.

PARAMETERS

install package

Install one or more packages

remove package

Remove one or more packages

upgrade

Upgrade all installed packages to newest versions

refresh

Update the package list from repositories

search keyword

Search for packages matching keyword

show package

Display detailed information about a package

list

List installed packages

depends package

Show package dependencies

rdepends package

Show reverse dependencies

files package

List files in the specified package

provides pattern

Find packages providing files matching the pattern

fix-broken

Fix broken dependencies

pick package

Install a specific version of a package

mark package

Mark package status (manual, auto, hold, unhold)

download package

Download package(s) without installing

history

Show package operation history

clean

Clean downloaded package cache

help

Display help information

CAVEATS

Requires root privileges (via sudo) for operations that modify the system. Designed primarily for AOSC OS but may work on other dpkg-based distributions with appropriate configuration.

HISTORY

Developed by the AOSC (Anthon Open Source Community) as part of their effort to create a streamlined Linux distribution experience. The name "oma" is derived from various meanings across languages, reflecting AOSC's international community.

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