The repository is a big topic and I can’t cover everything in one article. So today I am just going to explain about the Kali Linux repository.

You can add the Kali Linux repository after following simple steps.

Article Content

• What is Repository in Linux
• How to Add Kali Linux Repository for beginners
• Conclusion

What is Repository in Linux

In simple words, a Repository is a storage location, Where all the packages are stored.

Packages refer to tools, utilities, or software that you may install on your Linux system including Kali Linux.

All the packages available on the Kali Linux repository are tested, maintained, and maintained by its developers and managers.

If you will download and install packages on Kali Linux in the future from the repository, it will work fine. because it has been tested by Kali developers.

You will not face any type of problem or crash in your system when you get packages from the repository.

In other words, you can not trust other resources for getting packages/tools.

You are on the client-side, So an apt apt-get package manager helps to install the new and latest packages on your system and update the repositories.

For more details Visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_repository

How to Add Kali Linux repository for Beginners

As you know, at the time of updates and upgrades Kali Linux, the apt or apt-get package manager checks only the application stored on its own data repository.

This is good for you and other Kali users, Some updates and upgrades could make Kali Linux nonfunctional, all software is tested by the Kali developers before adding the Kali Linux repository.

There is some third-party application that is not available on the Kali repository, in this case, additional repositories may be needed to be added.

There are simple steps to configure the Kali Linux repository on your system. Follow the given two steps:

Step 1: Use leafpad or another text editor to open and edit /etc/apt/sources.list.

#leafpad /etc/apt/sources.list

Step 2: Add the following code to the file and save the file. You can add the following anywhere in the file.

Just copy the following code and paste it into the file.

deb http://http.kali.org/kali kali-rolling main non-free contrib

Step 3: Verify the updated file:

You can use cat command to verify the updated file. You can you have added code properly inside a file or not

$cat /etc/apt/sources.list

Updating Kali Linux

Like other operating systems, Kali has the implicit capability to update both the operating systems and the software, or packages, installed. As upgrades to the package get accessible, they will be presented in the Kali store. This store can then be checked to guarantee the operating systems and provisions are up to date. Upgrades are typically more small fixes that address software bugs, or errors, or are utilized to include new fittings competencies. Use the following commands to update the system :
#apt-get update

Upgrading Kali Linux

Like updating, upgrading Kali can likewise be carried out at the command line with the pt-get utility. Upgrades are regularly significant updates to requisitions or the working framework itself. Updates offer new usefulness and are much bigger than upgrades ordinarily obliging more of a chance and space on the System drive.

Syntax is here

#apt-get upgrade

How to add a repository in Kali Linux [Video Tutorial]

Conclusion:

I have covered everything required for beginners, Now you have learned how to add the Kali Linux repository. If you want to learn more about it please visit the Official website

If you have any questions please leave them in the comment box.