command-not-found

Suggest installation of packages in interactive bash sessions

Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

This package will install a handler for command_not_found that looks up programs not currently installed but available from the repositories.

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install command-not-found`. See the official Kali tool page linked above for full usage and configuration details.

Commonly preinstalled on

Kali Linux

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing