If you're new to FreeBSD and wondering, “How do I install apps here, like apt install on Linux?”
The answer is simple: use pkg — FreeBSD’s friendly package delivery dude!
What is pkg?
pkg is FreeBSD’s official package manager. It’s kind of like apt (Debian/Ubuntu) or dnf (Fedora), and it helps you:
- Install apps
- Update them
- Uninstall apps
- Check app info
- And even—well, no dating yet, but it’s still helpful
First-Time Setup (Usually Preinstalled)
In most cases, pkg is already installed. But if you run it and it’s not there, just type:
/usr/sbin/pkg
It will ask you:
“The package management tool is not yet installed. Do you want to fetch and install it now?”
Just type: y
Searching for Packages
Need a browser but forgot the name?
pkg search firefox
Or:
pkg search editor
It’ll list matching packages. Pick what you like!
Installing a Package
Once you’ve found a package you want:
pkg install package_name
Example:
pkg install neofetch
Voilà—now your terminal can flex your system info in style.
Removing a Package
Had enough? Want to break up?
pkg delete package_name
Example:
pkg delete neofetch
Don’t worry—it’s a clean break. No hard feelings.
Updating Everything
Keep your system fresh and secure:
pkg update
pkg upgrade
-
pkg update: Fetch latest repo info -
pkg upgrade: Upgrade all installed apps
Listing Installed Packages
pkg info
Want details on a specific one?
pkg info package_name
Cleaning Things Up
Get rid of packages no longer needed:
pkg autoremove
And clear the download cache:
pkg clean
Some Popular Packages
| Category | Package Names |
|---|---|
| Text editors | nano, vim |
| Browsers | firefox, chromium |
| Shells | bash, zsh, fish |
| Tools | neofetch, htop, curl |
| Servers | nginx, mysql80-server |
Tips
-
Don’t randomly
pkg deletethings—be careful! -
Use
pkg info -rto see what depends on a package - Make sure your internet is stable during updates (no heartbreaks)
Managing apps in FreeBSD is super easy with pkg. Just learn a few basic commands and you can:
Install apps
Remove them
Update your system
Search for new ones
All from the terminal—making you look 1337 even when you’re just installing cowsay
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