Linux Package Search - pkgdex.org

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About pkgdex.org

pkgdex.org is a free package search engine for Linux and Unix. Find software packages, check dependencies, view file lists, and download RPMs and DEBs.

Supported Distributions

  • Ubuntu - The world's most popular Linux distribution for desktops, servers, and cloud. Backed by Canonical with enterprise support.
  • Debian GNU/Linux - The universal operating system. A free, stable, and secure Linux distribution that serves as the base for Ubuntu and many others.
  • FreeBSD - An operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms. A large community has continually developed it for more than thirty years.
  • Wolfi OS - A new community Linux distribution that combines the best aspects of existing container base images with default security measures. Designed for cloud-native workloads.
  • openSUSE - A free and open source Linux distribution sponsored by SUSE. Available in Leap (stable) and Tumbleweed (rolling) editions.
  • Rocky Linux - A community enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • CloudLinux OS - A commercial Linux distribution designed for shared hosting providers. Based on RHEL with enhanced security, stability, and resource management features including LVE (Lightweight Virtual Environment) and CageFS.
  • Mageia - A free, community-based Linux distribution forked from Mandriva Linux. Focuses on stability, security, and a polished desktop experience.
  • OpenBSD - A free, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system that emphasizes portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.
  • Arch Linux - A lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep It Simple. Rolling release with access to cutting-edge software.
  • CentOS Stream - A continuously-delivered Linux distribution that tracks just ahead of RHEL development. The upstream for the next RHEL minor release.
  • Homebrew (macOS) - The Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux). Install software on your Mac easily with over 10,000 packages and casks available.
  • Flatpak (Flathub) - The future of apps on Linux. Flatpak is a next-generation technology for building and distributing desktop applications on Linux.
  • Adélie Linux - A Linux distribution aiming for POSIX compliance and high portability. Uses APK package management like Alpine Linux.
  • OpenMandriva Lx - A free Linux distribution developed by the OpenMandriva Association. Features the latest software with a focus on usability.
  • Fedora Linux - A cutting-edge Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat. Fedora is the upstream source for RHEL and features the latest software packages.
  • Enterprise Linux - Third-party repositories compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, CentOS Stream, and Oracle Linux.
  • Alpine Linux - A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox. Popular for containers and embedded systems.
  • Oracle Linux - A free, open source operating system available under the GNU General Public License. 100% application binary compatible with RHEL.
  • Amazon Linux - A Linux operating system from AWS that provides a secure, stable, and high performance execution environment for applications running on Amazon EC2.
  • Void Linux - An independent Linux distribution using the xbps package manager. Features runit init system and both glibc and musl C library options.
  • ALT Linux - A Russian Linux distribution with a focus on security and stability. Uses the APT-RPM package management system.
  • OpenWrt - A Linux-based embedded operating system primarily designed for routers and networking devices. Uses opkg package management.
  • CentOS Linux - The original CentOS Linux distribution (not CentOS Stream). CentOS 7 reached End of Life on June 30, 2024. Some third-party repositories still provide security updates for users who cannot migrate.
  • NetBSD - A free, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system. Uses pkgsrc, a portable package system also used by other Unix-like systems.
  • Solus - An independent Linux distribution built from scratch, focused on desktop experience with the Budgie desktop environment.
  • KaOS - A lean, rolling release Linux distribution built from scratch with a focus on Qt5 and KDE Plasma. Provides a tightly integrated desktop experience.
  • AlmaLinux OS - A free, open-source, community-driven, 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL. Enterprise-grade stability for production servers.
  • Slackware Linux - The oldest actively maintained Linux distribution. Known for its simplicity, stability, and adherence to Unix principles.

Features

  • Search packages by name, summary, files, provides, or requires
  • View package details including dependencies and file lists
  • Filter by distribution, architecture, and repository type
  • Direct download links for RPM and DEB packages
  • Command palette (⌘K) for quick navigation