How to check snap package information

Snap package information shows what the Snap Store knows about a package before or after installation. It helps identify the publisher, confinement, commands, available channels, and installed revision before changing a system.

The snap info command queries store metadata and local install state. It is safer to inspect these fields before installing a package, switching a channel, or deciding whether a package needs --classic or another special install path.

A completed check should identify the package name, publisher, confinement, available channels, and installed or tracking state. Treat the output as decision support, not as proof that the application itself works after installation.

1. Query the package metadata.

   $ snap info vlc
   name:      vlc
   summary:   The ultimate media player
   publisher: VideoLAN
   store-url: https://snapcraft.io/vlc
   license:   unset
   description: |
     VLC is the VideoLAN project's media player.
   confinement: strict
   commands:
     - vlc
   channels:
     latest/stable:    3.0.20
     latest/candidate: 3.0.21
     latest/beta:      4.0.0
     latest/edge:      4.0.0

2. Check the publisher and confinement fields.

   strict confinement uses snap interfaces for host access. classic confinement requires explicit trust and the --classic install flag.

   Related: How to install a classic confinement snap
   Related: How to connect a snap interface

3. Check the channel list before selecting a non-default channel.

   $ snap info vlc
   channels:
     latest/stable:    3.0.20
     latest/candidate: 3.0.21
     latest/beta:      4.0.0
     latest/edge:      4.0.0

4. Check the local install state when the snap is already installed.

   $ snap list vlc
   Name  Version  Rev   Tracking       Publisher  Notes
   vlc   3.0.20   3777  latest/stable  videolan   -

5. List the exposed commands for the installed snap.

   $ snap apps vlc
   App  Version  Notes
   vlc  3.0.20   -