tldr/pages/linux/yum.md

# yum

> Package management utility for RHEL, Fedora, and CentOS (for older versions).
> For equivalent commands in other package managers, see <https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Pacman/Rosetta>.
> More information: <https://manned.org/yum>.

- Install a new package:

`yum install {{package}}`

- Install a new package and assume yes to all questions (also works with update, great for automated updates):

`yum {{[-y|--assumeyes]}} install {{package}}`

- Find the package that provides a particular command:

`yum provides {{command}}`

- Remove a package:

`yum remove {{package}}`

- Display available updates for installed packages:

`yum check-update`

- Upgrade installed packages to the newest available versions:

`yum upgrade`