Applications

packagekitd is started automatically when it is needed. pkcon offers a versatile command line interface to PackageKit.

Below is a list containing the names and a short description of the utilities included in the gnome-packagekit pack:

Command line

gpk-application: Add/Remove Software

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gpk-update-viewer: Updating your system. Also can view the history of updates.

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gpk-prefs: Configuring software updates preferences

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gpk-repo: Enabling or disabling software repositories

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gpk-log: History of updates including installing, removing or updating any software

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gpk-install-file: Installs locally available software packages. This also gets run if you double-click on a package in your desktop or within a file manager.

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gpk-update-icon: When PackageKit is installed, it starts the session icon automatically when you log in. This application displays an icon in the notification area of your panel when software updates are available, and is responsible for showing notifications about PackageKit operations and events.

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gpk-backend-status: Shows technical status of support for the underlying package management backend. Only useful for developers.