Dependencies from a .deb file

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Given just a .deb file, how do I get the list of dependencies?

womble · Accepted Answer · 2010-01-05 22:06:50Z

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You want to run:

$ dpkg --info <blah>.deb

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EEAA · Accepted Answer · 2010-01-05 16:26:03Z

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This should (among other things) list the "depends" section of the package description.

$ dpkg -p <package_name>

answered Jan 5 '10 at 16:26

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Except the OP wants the info out of a .deb file, not an installed package.
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