MacPorts notes

Some notes on use MacPorts on the Mac.

Usage

Packages

Find new packages:

port search name 

 Find what is currently installed:

port installed  

Maintenance

Upgrade existing MacPorts database:

port self update 

Update outdated packages (e.g. after database update):

port upgrade outdated 

Remove old packages (e.g. after updating outdated):

port uninstall inactive

Clean up to save disc space ("du -hs /opt" to find existing usage before and after):

port clean installed