#+DATE: 2021 * How to organize, update and deal with 'packages' in emacs ** How to update packages: Open emacs and then: - Go to package's list using : Mx - package-list-packages - Within the 'packages' buffer use "U" to mark the packages to be upgraded - Use "x" to execute the upgrade - To delete old versions of packages use "autoremove" : M-x package-autoremove Or: : M-x p-a ** Package management with helm "Helm" is an alternative package to deal with packages in emacs. : M-x helm-list-elisp-packages | Keys | Description | |-------+-----------------------------------| | M-A | Show all packages. | | M-I | Show installed packages only. | | M-O | Show non-installed packages only. | | M-U | Show upgradable packages only. | | M-B | Show built-in packages only. | | C-c i | Install package(s). | | C-c r | Reinstall package(s). | | C-c d | Uninstall package(s). | | C-c u | Upgrade package(s). | | C-c U | Upgrade all packages. | | C-c @ | Visit package homepage. |