How to use the command 'synopkg' (with examples)

The synopkg command is a package management utility for Synology DiskStation Manager. It allows users to manage installed packages, check for updates, uninstall packages, and perform other package-related actions on Synology DiskStation devices. This article will provide examples of various use cases of the synopkg command.

Use case 1: List the names of installed packages

Code:

synopkg list --name

Motivation: This use case allows users to quickly retrieve the names of all installed packages on a Synology DiskStation device.

Explanation: The synopkg list command is used to list packages on the DiskStation. The --name argument specifies that only the names of the packages should be displayed.

Example output:

Package1
Package2
Package3

Use case 2: List packages which depend on a specific package

Code:

synopkg list --depend-on package

Motivation: This use case helps users find out which packages depend on a specific package. It can be useful when trying to identify potential issues or conflicts when uninstalling a package.

Explanation: The --depend-on argument is used to specify the package for which you want to find dependencies. The package parameter should be replaced with the name of the package you want to check.

Example output:

Package1
Package2

Use case 3: Start/Stop a package

Code:

sudo synopkg start|stop package

Motivation: This use case allows users to start or stop a specific package. It is useful when you want to manually control the running state of a package.

Explanation: The synopkg command is used to start or stop a package. The start|stop argument specifies whether you want to start or stop the package. The package parameter should be replaced with the name of the package you want to start or stop.

Example output (start):

Started package successfully.

Example output (stop):

Stopped package successfully.

Use case 4: Print the status of a package

Code:

synopkg status package

Motivation: This use case allows users to check the current status of a specific package. It provides information on whether the package is running or stopped.

Explanation: The synopkg status command is used to print the status of a package. The package parameter should be replaced with the name of the package you want to check.

Example output:

Package is running.

Use case 5: Uninstall a package

Code:

sudo synopkg uninstall package

Motivation: This use case allows users to uninstall a package from a Synology DiskStation device. It is useful when you want to remove an unwanted or unnecessary package.

Explanation: The synopkg uninstall command is used to uninstall a package. The package parameter should be replaced with the name of the package you want to uninstall.

Example output:

Uninstalled package successfully.

Use case 6: Check if updates are available for a package

Code:

synopkg checkupdate package

Motivation: This use case helps users determine if there are any updates available for a specific package. It is useful for keeping packages up to date and ensuring that you have the latest features and bug fixes.

Explanation: The synopkg checkupdate command is used to check for updates for a package. The package parameter should be replaced with the name of the package you want to check.

Example output (updates available):

Updates available for package.

Example output (no updates available):

No updates available for package.

Use case 7: Upgrade all packages to the latest version

Code:

sudo synopkg upgradeall

Motivation: This use case allows users to upgrade all installed packages on a Synology DiskStation device to their latest versions. It ensures that all packages are up to date and includes any new features or bug fixes.

Explanation: The synopkg upgradeall command is used to upgrade all packages to the latest version.

Example output:

Upgraded package1 to the latest version.
Upgraded package2 to the latest version.

Use case 8: Install a package from a synopkg file

Code:

sudo synopkg install path/to/package.spk

Motivation: This use case allows users to install a package from a synopkg file. Synopkg files are used to distribute and install packages on a Synology DiskStation device.

Explanation: The synopkg install command is used to install a package from a synopkg file. The path/to/package.spk parameter should be replaced with the actual path to the synopkg file you want to install.

Example output:

Installed package successfully.

Conclusion:

The synopkg command is a powerful package management utility for Synology DiskStation Manager. It provides various functionalities for managing packages, checking for updates, and performing package-related actions. By understanding and utilizing the different use cases of the synopkg command, users can effectively manage their packages on Synology DiskStation devices.