deb-src-files - Linux
Overview
deb-src-files is a command-line utility for extracting source files from Debian packages. It allows users to obtain the original source code used to build a specific Debian package, enabling them to audit, modify, or recompile the source if needed.
Syntax
deb-src-files [-a] [-v] [package-name]...
Options/Flags
- -a: Extract source files for all installed packages.
- -v: Show verbose output, displaying each extracted source file.
Examples
Extract source files for a specific package:
deb-src-files firefox
Extract source files for all installed packages:
deb-src-files -a
Extract source files and display verbose output:
deb-src-files -v gimp
Common Issues
- Permission denied: Ensure you have sufficient permissions to extract the source files. Running the command with
sudomay resolve the issue. - Package not found: Verify that the package you specified is installed on your system.
Integration
Extract source files and rebuild a package:
deb-src-files firefox
cd firefox-*
dpkg-buildpackage -b -uc -us
Related Commands
- dpkg: Manage Debian packages.
- dpkg-source: Extract source code from Debian packages.
- apt-get source: Download source code for installed packages.