How to Obtain Information With the pkginfo Command

1. Install your package.

   See How to Install a Package on a Standalone System or Server, if needed.

2. Display additional information about your package.

   # pkginfo [-x | -l] [pkg-abbrev]

   -x	Displays package information in extracted format.
   -l	Displays package information in long format.
   pkg-abbrev	Is the name of a specific package. If omitted, the pkginfo command displays information about all installed packages, in the default format.

Where to Go Next

If you are ready to go to the next task, see How to Remove a Package.