How can i search the repository from CLI?

[ubernoob]

I'm often using my computer from a remote location, so i don't always have a GUI. Using synaptic to find the exact package i want is easy, but i don't know how i can search for packages in a shell. I tried the man pages, but without luck.

[lcg]

I'm often using my computer from a remote location, so i don't always have a GUI. Using synaptic to find the exact package i want is easy, but i don't know how i can search for packages in a shell. I tried the man pages, but without luck.
Try 'apt-cache search <your search term>'

HTH,
Lars

[ubernoob]

Thank you very much! That was exactly what i was looking for! :)