[Linux] C Shell (csh) zypper usage: Package management tool

Overview

The zypper command is a command-line package manager for openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise systems. It allows users to install, update, remove, and manage software packages efficiently.

Usage

The basic syntax of the zypper command is as follows:

zypper [options] [arguments]

Common Options

• install: Installs a specified package.
• remove: Removes a specified package.
• update: Updates installed packages to the latest version.
• search: Searches for a package by name or description.
• info: Displays detailed information about a specified package.
• refresh: Refreshes the repository metadata.

Common Examples

Here are some practical examples of using the zypper command:

1. Installing a package:

   zypper install vim
   

2. Removing a package:

   zypper remove vim
   

3. Updating all installed packages:

   zypper update
   

4. Searching for a package:

   zypper search nginx
   

5. Getting information about a package:

   zypper info vim
   

6. Refreshing repository metadata:

   zypper refresh
   

Tips

• Always run zypper refresh before installing or updating packages to ensure you have the latest repository information.
• Use zypper search to find packages if you’re unsure of the exact name.
• Combine zypper commands with options for more efficient package management, such as zypper update --dry-run to see what would be updated without making changes.