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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.