dpkg (Debian Package)
  • is a low-level tool compared to the apt-get command

Commands

https://www.tecmint.com/dpkg-command-examples/

install a .deb package
dpkg -i some.deb

list all packages
dpkg -l

remove a package
dpkg -r something
dpkg —remove something

view the Content of a Package
dpkg -c something

view location of packages installed
dpkg -L something

check package status
dpkg -s something