apt-package-manager

name	apt-package-manager
description	Search, install, and verify Debian or Ubuntu packages with apt-get in the container.

Apt Package Manager

Use this skill when a task requires installing or verifying Linux packages in this Ubuntu environment.

Notes

1. Shell commands already run as root, so sudo is unnecessary.
2. Prefer apt-get over interactive frontends such as apt.
3. Install only the specific packages you need for the task.
4. Do not run broad upgrade commands such as apt-get upgrade or dist-upgrade unless the task explicitly requires them.

Common commands

Refresh package metadata:

apt-get update

Search for package names:

apt-cache search "<keyword>"
apt-cache policy <package>

Install one or more packages:

apt-get install -y <package>
apt-get install -y <package1> <package2>

Verify installation:

command -v <binary>
dpkg -s <package>
<binary> --version

Suggested workflow

1. Identify the package name with apt-cache search if needed.
2. Run apt-get update before the install if package metadata may be stale.
3. Install the minimal package set with apt-get install -y.
4. Verify the installed binary or package state before finishing.