Debian uses the main programs apt and dpkg to manage packages. These programs do not make a distinction between packages that got installed because some other program happened to need it and packages you really asked for.
Synaptic Alternatives
Synaptic is described as 'Graphical package management program for apt. It provides the same features as the apt-get command line utility with a GUI front-end based on Gtk+' and is a very popular Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Synaptic for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Web-based, Windows and Flatpak apps. The best Synaptic alternative is Homebrew, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Synaptic are GNOME Software, pacman (package manager), Advanced Package Tool (APT) and Warehouse.
Alternatives list
5 deborphan alternativesdeborphan finds packages installed on your Debian/GNU system that have no other packages depending on them. Its primary goal (and default action) is to trace unused libraries. A dialog frontend, orphaner, is included in the package for easy removal of packages.
Launchpad-Getkeys is a script (comes packaged in a .deb) that automatically imports all missing GPG keys, even if you're behind a firewall. It was initially created by blackgr @ ubuntuforums but then [webupd8] decided to completely re-write the script so I can add some...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- OpenPGP
G Alternatives is a tool that provides a simple GUI interface for update-alternatives, allowing system administrator to select which programs provide specific services for the user by default. Some advanced features are also provided, including adding/removing/editing...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
Instantly publish your crates and install them. Use the API to interact and find out more information about available crates. Become a contributor and enhance the site with your work.
Solseek is a simple terminal user interface that allows you to browse, search, and manage packages from the Solus packages. Packages can be installed, reinstalled, updated, verified, and removed through the interface.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Go (Programming Language)
Ara is a utility for searching the Debian package database. It works in batch mode, in interactive command-line mode (with a built-in line editor) or with a graphical interface, Xara.
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