Apt-iselect is a tool that acts as an interactive interface for apt-cache search and apt-get install, making it easier to search for and install software packages on Linux systems.
If you're looking for a small and efficient tool to search and install packages on Linux, you should check out this apt-iselect wrapper. This wrapper integrates the power of apt-cache search and apt-get install commands, making it highly versatile and user-friendly. It's designed to leverage the iselect tool, which is known for its speed and ease of use.
With apt-iselect, you can install a package in just three key presses. Additionally, you can refine your search by browsing through the results and starting a new search if necessary. The tool is highly intuitive, offering users a seamless experience when using it.
One of the great features of this wrapper is its ability to detect if sudo or su is installed and use them as necessary. Also, if iselect is not already installed, it will be automatically set up along with the wrapper. The tool is designed to be secure, using mktemp to create files and automatically cleaning up after itself.
The only limitation of this tool is that the number of search results is limited to 1020. This constraint arises from iselect's 1024 line limit, which requires four lines for spacing and new search queries.
To use apt-iselect, all you need to do is type the command in your prompt followed by the package name. The wrapper will then run a search for your package, getting you one step closer to installing it.
In the latest release of apt-iselect, the developers have fixed a glitch associated with multi-word searches, making the tool even more efficient.
With apt-iselect, you can install a package in just three key presses. Additionally, you can refine your search by browsing through the results and starting a new search if necessary. The tool is highly intuitive, offering users a seamless experience when using it.
One of the great features of this wrapper is its ability to detect if sudo or su is installed and use them as necessary. Also, if iselect is not already installed, it will be automatically set up along with the wrapper. The tool is designed to be secure, using mktemp to create files and automatically cleaning up after itself.
The only limitation of this tool is that the number of search results is limited to 1020. This constraint arises from iselect's 1024 line limit, which requires four lines for spacing and new search queries.
To use apt-iselect, all you need to do is type the command in your prompt followed by the package name. The wrapper will then run a search for your package, getting you one step closer to installing it.
In the latest release of apt-iselect, the developers have fixed a glitch associated with multi-word searches, making the tool even more efficient.
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