apk add --virtual

Install packages into a virtual group.

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Syntax

$apk add --virtual GROUP PACKAGES

Examples

$apk add --virtual build-tools gcc make

Typical use cases

Standard usage

apk add --virtual --help

Detailed Help

man apk add --virtual

Note Enables removal of the entire group with `apk del GROUP`.

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