Packages and backups

The snap command

Manages snap packages: applications bundled with all their dependencies that update themselves.

Syntax

snap list | snap install paquete | snap remove paquete

Most useful options

listLists installed snaps
installInstalls a snap
findSearches snaps in the store

Copy-ready examples

$ snap listInstalled snaps

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • Snaps take more space because they include their dependencies.

Related commands

aptdpkgflatpak

FAQ

snap or apt?

apt uses system libraries; snap brings everything included and is sandboxed, more portable but heavier.

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