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rpm query — Basic Usage

Use rpm query for a standard administrative task.

Copy-ready commandrpm query — Basic Usage
rpm -qa | sort

Requirements and permissions

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

Examples

Basic Usage

Use rpm query for a standard administrative task.

rpm -qa | sort

Original command

List installed RPM packages.

rpm -qa | sort

Common errors

Command not found

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