dpkg: error: need an action option

This error message indicates that the dpkg command requires an additional action option to complete the requested operation.

For example, if you are attempting to install a package using dpkg, you would need to specify the -i (install) option followed by the package name.

Here is an example command:

sudo dpkg -i package_name.deb

Alternatively, if you are trying to remove a package, you would need to specify the -r (remove) option followed by the package name:

sudo dpkg -r package_name

Make sure you are using the correct syntax for the dpkg command and that you have the necessary privileges to perform the requested operation.