Linux System Update Script

This script performs system updates on Linux by updating APT (Debian-based package manager), Snap, and Flatpak packages with a single command. It checks if each package manager is installed on the system before attempting updates and provides options for non-interactive updates and help.

Script Overview

The script performs the following functions:

1. APT Updates: Updates and upgrades packages managed by APT if it is installed. Prompts for confirmation unless -y option is provided.
2. Snap Updates: Checks for Snap updates and prompts for confirmation unless -y option is provided.
3. Flatpak Updates: Checks for updates to Platpak packages if installed. Prompts user for confirmation unless -y option is provided.
4. Reboot Notification: Notifies if a system restart is required after updates.

Usage

Usage: upgrade [OPTION]
Performs system updates for packages managed by APT, Snap, and Flatpak on a Linux systems.

Optional arguments:
-y, --yes          does not prompt before applying updates
-h, --help         displays this message

Features

• Updates are grouped by package manager, with color-coded section headings for each.
• Reboot requirement notices are highlighted in yellow if a restart is needed.

Requirements

• APT, Snap, or Flatpak installed (any or all of them).
• Root Privileges: The script automatically execute needed commands with sudo to perform updates.
• Non-interactive Mode: Use -y to skip prompts, useful for automated environments.

License

This project is open-source and distributed under the GPL-2.0 license