The $(uname -r) command substitution resolves to your exact kernel version, and linux-headers-<version> provides the build-time interfaces needed to compile DKMS drivers such as wireguard or GPU modules. Headers must match the running kernel exactly, which is why the substitution is used. Re-run after every kernel upgrade that needs modules rebuilt.
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