Managing packages¶
Entware¶
Entware is a modern alternative to Optware and was originally designed for use on OpenWRT but has been adapted for use on other distributions, it is similar to apt/yum/pacman in that it will allow you to install over 2000+ Linux applications.
Install¶
- SSH into your device
- Run
installentware - Reboot after that completes
Command-line instructions¶
You can manage packages over ssh using the command-line interface.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
opkg update |
Fetch a list of available packages from the OpenWrt package repository. |
opkg list |
Display a list of available packages and their descriptions. |
opkg list | grep -e <search> |
Filter the list by a search term in the package name or its description. |
opkg install <packages> |
Install a package. |
opkg remove <packages> |
Uninstall a previously installed package. |