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To check if apt is using a proxy in Ubuntu, follow these steps:

  1. Check the APT configuration file:
    • Open the APT configuration file located at /etc/apt/apt.conf or /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/ (files in this directory, like 70debconf or proxy.conf, may contain proxy settings).
    • Use a command like: 
      sudo cat /etc/apt/apt.conf

      or

      sudo grep -r Proxy /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/
    • Look for lines like: 
      Acquire::http::Proxy "http://proxy-server:port";
Acquire::https::Proxy "https://proxy-server:port";
Acquire::ftp::Proxy "ftp://proxy-server:port";

      If these lines exist, apt is configured to use a proxy.

  2. Check environment variables:
    • apt may use proxy settings defined in environment variables like http_proxy, https_proxy, or ftp_proxy.
    • Run: 
      env | grep -i proxy
    • If you see output like http_proxy=http://proxy-server:port, apt may be using these settings.
  3. Check system-wide proxy settings:
    • If you’re using a desktop environment (e.g., GNOME), check the system proxy settings:
      • Go to Settings > Network > Proxy or similar, depending on your desktop environment.
      • These settings might apply to apt if no specific APT proxy is configured.
  4. Test APT with a command:
    • Run an apt command and observe the behavior: 
      sudo apt update
    • If apt connects through a proxy, you might see delays, specific error messages, or proxy-related logs. To debug further, use: 
      sudo apt -o Debug::pkgProblemResolver=yes update

      This provides verbose output, which may indicate proxy usage.

  5. Check for proxy in /etc/environment:
    • Some systems define proxies in /etc/environment. Check with: 
      cat /etc/environment
    • Look for lines like: 
      http_proxy="http://proxy-server:port"

If none of these show proxy settings, apt is likely not using a proxy. For real-time confirmation, you can monitor network traffic with tools like tcpdump or wireshark to see if apt connections route through a proxy server.

If you need help analyzing specific output or setting up a proxy, let me know!

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