> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anaconda.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Packages

## Searching for packages

If you want to know whether or not a package is available in one of your Server channels, you can search for it by entering the package name into the search bar at the top of the dashboard. Click **Show more** to view a full list of matching packages from all available channels.

<Note>
  You can search for channels and CVEs using the same search bar. To adjust your search parameters, open the dropdown menu to the left of the search bar, then select an option from the dropdown menu.
</Note>

## Viewing package details

Clicking on any package in a channel will display the package details.

From here, you can view the following information:

* All the files contained within the package
* The package’s dependents (other packages that require this package to operate properly)
* The package’s dependencies (other packages that this package requires to operate properly)
* CVEs that are associated with files in the package

<Warning>
  Conda automatically installs a package’s dependencies along with the package itself when that package is requested from the channel. If a dependency is not available due to an applied mirror filter, you will not be able to build a working environment with the packages from the current channel.
</Warning>

General information about the package, such as its version number, architecture, signature status, CVE score and status, number of CVEs associated, and package status is shown here.

<Note>
  The information  icon shows additional information, such as the package’s license type, the last time the package was published, and a command that you can copy to [install the package from this channel](#installing-a-package-in-your-environment).
</Note>

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## Filtering package files

Further search the contents of a package by utilizing the file filters at the top of the table columns. You can filter by file name, platform, CVE score and/or status, package status (active/passive state), and upload date.

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## Package signatures

Packages in Anaconda’s repository come with a security signature: a special key value that proves that the package hasn’t been tampered with since going through Anaconda’s curation process. Files within a package that have a signature display a signed tag in the signature column. The actual signature value can be viewed at the bottom of the metadata file. For information on enabling conda package signature verification, see [Security practices](/docs/psm-on-prem/6.6.3/reference/security).

<Note>
  You must mirror your packages using an Anaconda Business channel as a source to view package signatures.
</Note>

## Viewing file metadata

From the package details view, select the information  icon associated with a file to view its metadata, The metadata is a `.json` formatted file that contains all of the information about the package file.

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## Installing a package in your environment

The additioinal package information provides you with a command to install the package from the channel. Copy  the command, then run it from within your active conda environment. Keep in mind that all the package’s dependencies will also be installed.

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<Warning>
  This command assumes that you have set the channel alias in your `.condarc` file to your Package Security Manager (On-prem) URL. For more information and help setting your channel alias, see [Set a channel alias](https://docs.conda.io/projects/conda/en/latest/user-guide/configuration/use-condarc.html#set-a-channel-alias-channel-alias) in the official conda documentation.
</Warning>

## Downloading a package file

From the package details view, click on a package file’s name to download it.

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## Uploading a package

The process for preparing a package for upload differs depending on the package type. Please follow the relevant guide to prepare your package for upload before continuing:

* [conda-build](https://docs.conda.io/projects/conda-build/en/latest/)
* [sdist and wheels](https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/tutorials/packaging-projects/#generating-distribution-archives)
* [cran](https://r-pkgs.org/structure)

Once the package is ready for upload:

1. Log in to Package Security Manager.
2. Navigate to the channel/subchannel you want to upload your package to.
3. Open the <Icon icon="gear" iconType="regular" /> **Manage** dropdown menu and select *Upload File*.
4. Open the **Type** dropdown menu and select your applicable file type.
5. Click **Browse**, locate the file on your computer, and then click **Upload**.

## Moving a package

To move a package from one channel or subchannel to another:

1. From the channel or subchannel details page, select the **Packages** tab.
2. Select the checkbox next to the packages you want to move. File management buttons appear at the top of the list.
3. Click **Move # packages**.
4. Open the **Move To:** dropdown menu and select a destination channel or subchannel for your packages.
5. Click **Move**.

<Note>
  Moving a package will remove it from its origin channel.
</Note>

## Copying a package

To copy a package from one channel or subchannel to another:

1. From the channel or subchannel details page, select the **Packages** tab.
2. Select the checkbox next to the packages you want to copy. File management buttons appear at the top of the list.
3. Click **Copy # packages**.
4. Open the **Copy To:** dropdown menu and select a destination channel for your packages.
5. Click **Copy**.

<Note>
  Copying a package will not remove it from its origin channel.
</Note>

## Deleting a package

To delete a package from a channel or subchannel:

1. From the channel or subchannel details page, select the **Packages** tab.
2. Select the checkbox next to the packages you want to delete. File management buttons appear at the top of the list.
3. Click **Delete # packages**.
4. Click **Delete** to verify you want to delete your selected packages.

## Managing packages with the CLI

If you want to manage your packages using the CLI, see [Package Security Manager (On-prem) CLI](./cli#packages).

## Managing packages with the API

You can also use the API to perform various functions regarding package management. Access the API interface by opening a browser and navigating to `http(s)://<FQDN>/swagger/ui`, replacing `<FQDN>` with your Package Security Manager fully qualified domain name.

​​The following is a list of available endpoints you can use to manage your packages in Package Security Manager:

### Viewing package details

```sh theme={null}
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>/readme
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>/cves
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>/files
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>/dependencies
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/subchannels/<SUBCHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/subchannels/<SUBCHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>/readme
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/subchannels/<SUBCHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>/cves
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/subchannels/<SUBCHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>/files
GET /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/subchannels/<SUBCHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>/dependencies
```

### Deleting a package

```sh theme={null}
DELETE /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>
DELETE /api/channels/<CHANNEL_NAME>/subchannels/<SUBCHANNEL_NAME>/artifacts/<ARTIFACT_TYPE>/<ARTIFACT_NAME>
```