How to Install and Uninstall pkg-config Package on Kali Linux

Last updated: May 13,2024

1. Install "pkg-config" package

This guide let you learn how to install pkg-config on Kali Linux


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                pkg-config
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "pkg-config" package

In this section, we are going to explain the necessary steps to uninstall pkg-config on Kali Linux:


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
                pkg-config
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the pkg-config package on Kali Linux

Package: pkg-config
Source: pkgconf (1.8.1-1)
Version: 1.8.1-1+b2
Installed-Size: 30
Maintainer: Andrej Shadura
Architecture: amd64
Depends: pkgconf (>= 1.8.0-7~)
Size: 13988
SHA256: c8e81d57ef7ad400922ec6b7bd0b7dc80882a413c614b739f82112508c745fba
SHA1: 4be3e9a21065f1fd6fa78f7a7d0733a6550594bf
MD5sum: ba0d8ff2dc3be143f8be0d7da3945fd7
Description: manage compile and link flags for libraries (transitional package)
pkgconf is an implementation of the pkg-config system, which helps to configure
compiler and linker flags for development frameworks.
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pkgconf is a replacement for pkg-config, providing additional functionality
while also maintaining compatibility.
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This package only provides a dependency link to the pkgconf package to help
with package upgrades. It can be safely removed.
Description-md5:
Multi-Arch: same
Homepage: http://pkgconf.org/
Tag: admin::configuring, devel::buildtools, interface::commandline,
role::program, scope::utility
Section: devel
Priority: optional
Filename: pool/main/p/pkgconf/pkg-config_1.8.1-1+b2_amd64.deb