Debian: List/Check Installed Packages

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List All Installed Packages

$ LC_ALL=C dpkg-query -f '${Package} ${Version} ${Status}\n' -W | awk '{print $1" "$2" "$4" "$5}' | column -t

Look For Specific Package(s)

Multiple package names and glob patterns works

$ LC_ALL=C dpkg-query -f '${Package} ${Version} ${Status}\n' -W <pkg_name> | awk '{print $1" "$2" "$4" "$5}' | column -t