How To Install python3-pcapy on AlmaLinux 8
Introduction
In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-pcapy on AlmaLinux 8.
What is python3-pcapy
Python3 package of pcapy. Pcapy is a Python extension module that interfaces with the libpcap packet capture library. Pcapy enables python scripts to capture packets on the network. Pcapy is highly effective when used in conjunction with a packet-handling package such as Impacket, which is a collection of Python classes for constructing and dissecting network packets.
We can use yum or dnf to install python3-pcapy on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install python3-pcapy.
Install python3-pcapy 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 python3-pcapy using dnf by running the following command:
sudo dnf -y install python3-pcapy
Install python3-pcapy 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 python3-pcapy using yum by running the following command:
sudo yum -y install python3-pcapy
How To Uninstall python3-pcapy on AlmaLinux 8
To uninstall only the python3-pcapy package we can use the following command:
sudo dnf remove python3-pcapy
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Summary
In this tutorial we learn how to install python3-pcapy on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.
