How To Install p7zip-plugins on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install p7zip-plugins in AlmaLinux 8. p7zip-plugins is Additional plugins for p7zip

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install p7zip-plugins on AlmaLinux 8.

What is p7zip-plugins

Additional plugins that can be used with 7z to extend its abilities. This package contains also a virtual file system for Midnight Commander.

We can use yum or dnf to install p7zip-plugins on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install p7zip-plugins.

Install p7zip-plugins on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install p7zip-plugins using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install p7zip-plugins

Install p7zip-plugins on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install p7zip-plugins using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install p7zip-plugins

How To Uninstall p7zip-plugins on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the p7zip-plugins package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove p7zip-plugins

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install p7zip-plugins on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.