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# check-dfsg-status

> Report non-free packages installed on Debian-based OSes.
> This command was formerly known as `vrms`.
> More information: <https://salsa.debian.org/debian/check-dfsg-status>.

- List non-free and contrib packages (and their description):

`check-dfsg-status`

- Only output the package names:

`check-dfsg-status {{[-s|--sparse]}}`
