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Windows show package dependencies equivalent in Linux
Displays direct package dependencies.
Windows
→
show package dependencies
Linux equivalents
apt-cache depends PACKAGE
dnf repoquery --requires PACKAGE
pactree PACKAGE
Overview
What this command does
Displays direct package dependencies.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show package dependencies
Displays direct package dependencies.
apt-cache depends PACKAGE
Show package dependencies
apt-cache --help
Show command help when supported
man apt-cache
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
apt-cache depends PACKAGE
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: show package dependencies
apt-cache depends PACKAGEReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
apt-cache depends PACKAGE | Show package dependencies |
apt-cache --help | Show command help when supported |
man apt-cache | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt / dpkg | apt-cache depends PACKAGE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf / rpm | dnf repoquery --requires PACKAGE |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman | pactree PACKAGE |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
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