deb-buildinfo - Linux
Overview
deb-buildinfo is a command-line tool used to extract build information from Debian packages. It provides detailed data about the package, including its version, dependencies, build date, and changelog. This information is useful for tracking dependencies, managing package updates, and debugging package issues.
Syntax
deb-buildinfo [OPTIONS] <PACKAGE_NAME>
Options/Flags
- -a, –all: Display all available build information.
- -b, –build-date: Show the package’s build date.
- -c, –changelog: Display the package’s changelog.
- -d, –dependencies: List the package’s dependencies.
- -h, –help: Show usage information.
- -q, –quiet: Suppress output.
- -t, –target-type: Specify the target type of the package (e.g., .deb, .rpm).
- -v, –version: Display the package’s version.
Examples
List all build information for a package
deb-buildinfo -a python3
Show only the build date
deb-buildinfo -b python3
Extract a package’s dependencies
deb-buildinfo -d libssl-dev
Common Issues
- Missing package: Ensure that the specified package is installed on your system.
- Incorrect target type: Specify the correct target type using the -t option.
- Malformed package: The package may be corrupted or not in a valid Debian format.
Integration
deb-buildinfo can be used in conjunction with other commands for advanced tasks:
- Dependency analysis: Combine with
apt-cache
to analyze package dependencies and resolve conflicts. - Package management: Use with
dpkg
to compare package versions, identify updates, and perform package operations. - Debugging: Integrate with
gdb
to debug binary packages.
Related Commands
- dpkg: Manage Debian packages.
- apt: Install and manage packages from repositories.
- rpm: Manage Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) packages.