Windows show package dependencies equivalent in Linux
Displays direct package dependencies.
show package dependencies
apt-cache depends PACKAGE
dnf repoquery --requires PACKAGE
pactree PACKAGE
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "show package dependencies" is used to show package dependencies. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "apt-cache depends PACKAGE". Displays direct package dependencies. This reference is grouped under Package Management → Packages.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows show package dependencies maps to apt-cache for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Distribution details matter
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows are not identical. Use the row for your distribution instead of changing only the package-manager name in an example.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux package management.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show package dependencies
Displays direct package dependencies.
apt-cache depends PACKAGE
Show package dependencies
apt-cache --help
Show command help when supported
man apt-cache
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
apt-cache depends PACKAGE
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: show package dependencies
apt-cache depends PACKAGEReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
apt-cache depends PACKAGE | Show package dependencies |
apt-cache --help | Show command help when supported |
man apt-cache | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is distribution-specific for this task: Debian/Ubuntu uses "apt-cache depends PACKAGE"; Fedora uses "dnf repoquery --requires PACKAGE"; Arch uses "pactree PACKAGE".
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | apt / dpkg | apt-cache depends PACKAGE |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | dnf / rpm | dnf repoquery --requires PACKAGE |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
| Arch | pacman | pactree PACKAGE |
Equivalent workflow for this distribution. |
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