sudo dpkg --force-depends -i broken-package.deb Then manually install missing deps with apt . This is dangerous — use only as a last resort. For end-user applications, the best "uncontrolled deb" alternative is to avoid .deb entirely:
sudo dpkg --purge package-name To it from a proper repository, first purge the manual version: ncontrol deb
sudo dpkg --purge package-name sudo apt update sudo apt install package-name # from official repo To a manually installed package into a controlled local repo, use dpkg-repack : sudo dpkg --force-depends -i broken-package
In the polished world of Debian-based Linux systems (Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, etc.), we take comfort in apt — the package manager that resolves dependencies, tracks versions, and keeps everything in harmony. But beneath the surface lies a wild west: the package. These are packages installed manually, bypassing the repository and dependency tracking systems. But beneath the surface lies a wild west: the package