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apt update — Export Results

Export the output of apt update for documentation or review.

Copy-ready commandapt update — Export Results
sudo apt update > output.txt

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Linux with the referenced utility installed
Permissions
Use sudo or root only when required
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Export Results

Export the output of apt update for documentation or review.

sudo apt update > output.txt

Original command

Refresh package indexes on Debian or Ubuntu.

sudo apt update

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.