Tools: Manage APT packages with a modern terminal interface (2026)

Tools: Manage APT packages with a modern terminal interface (2026)

Installation

Via Go

Or via APT (Debian/Ubuntu) Built with Go, works as a frontend for APT. APTUI is a TUI (Terminal User Interface) written in Go that acts as a frontend for APT. The concept is simple: do everything you already do with APT, but without leaving the screen and without typing repetitive commands. (custom repository available in the project) For more information, visit the repository. Templates let you quickly answer FAQs or store snippets for re-use. Hide child comments as well For further actions, you may consider blocking this person and/or reporting abuse

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go install github.com/mexirica/aptui@latest go install github.com/mexirica/aptui@latest go install github.com/mexirica/aptui@latest - Real-time filtering as you type - Fuzzy search (no need for exact name) - Fallback to apt-cache search