![alt text](https://gitlab.com/dslackw/images/raw/master/slpkg/slpkg_package.png) ![alt text](https://gitlab.com/dslackw/images/raw/master/slpkg/poweredbyslack.gif) ##### About Slpkg is a powerful software package manager that installs, updates, and removes packages on Slackware based systems. It automatically computes dependencies and figures out what things should occur to install packages. Slpkg makes it easier to maintain groups of machines without having to manually update. Slpkg works in accordance with the standards of the organization slackbuilds.org to builds packages. Also uses the Slackware Linux instructions for installation, upgrading or removing packages. What makes slpkg to distinguish it from the other tools; The user friendliness it's a primary target as well as easy to understand and use, also use colors to highlight packages and display warning messages, etc. ##### Features * Dependency resolution * Dependencies visualizations * Multiple options * Multiple repositories * Easy configuration * Fully configurable * Adaptability * Powerful options * Source builder * Faster process * Better Security ##### Installation Download the latest release *(Required root privileges)* ``` $ tar xvf slpkg-3.3.8.tar.gz $ cd slpkg-3.3.8 $ ./install.sh Installed as Slackware package Uninstall: $ slpkg -r slpkg or $ removepkg slpkg ``` Using pip: ``` $ pip install https://gitlab.com/dslackw/slpkg/-/archive/3.3.8/slpkg-3.3.8.tar.gz Uninstall: $ pip uninstall slpkg Data remove run from source code: $ python clean.py ``` ##### Requirements *(See [requirements.txt](https://gitlab.com/dslackw/slpkg/blob/master/requirements.txt){:target="_blank"} file)* ##### Upgrade Since the version `2.1.4` you can update slpkg itself with the command `slpkg update slpkg`. In each slpkg upgrade you will have to keep track of changes to the configuration files in the directory `/etc/slpkg`. ##### Recommended Stay updated, see SUN [(Slackware Update Notifier)](https://gitlab.com/dslackw/sun){:target="_blank"} ##### Optional dependencies * [python2-pythondialog](http://slackbuilds.org/repository/14.2/python/python2-pythondialog/){:target="_blank"} for dialog box interface * [pygraphviz](http://slackbuilds.org/repository/14.2/graphics/pygraphviz/){:target="_blank"} for drawing dependencies diagram * [graph-easy](http://slackbuilds.org/repository/14.2/graphics/graph-easy/){:target="_blank"} for drawing ascii dependencies diagram * [httpie](https://slackbuilds.org/repository/14.2/network/httpie/) alternative downloader * [aria2](https://slackbuilds.org/repository/14.2/network/aria2/){:target="_blank"} alternative downloader ##### Demonstration [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTtD4XhHKlA){:target="_blank"} ##### Youtube Asciicasts [Playlist Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLzUUMSzaKvlS5--8AiFqWzxZPg3kxkqY){:target="_blank"} ##### Repositories Default available Repositories: - [SBo](http://slackbuilds.org/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2} - [Slack](http://www.slackware.com/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {3.3, 8.1, 9.0, 9.1, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 11.0, 12.0, 12.2, 13.0, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, current} - [Alien's](http://bear.alienbase.nl/mirrors/people/alien/sbrepos/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, current} - [Slacky](http://repository.slacky.eu/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 12.2, 13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2} - [Robby's](http://slackware.uk/people/rlworkman/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 12.2, 13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14,2} - [Conraid's](http://slack.conraid.net/repository/slackware64-current){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86_64} Versions: {current} - [Slackonly](https://slackonly.com/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {14.1, 14.2} - [Alien's ktown](http://alien.slackbook.org/ktown/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, current} - [Alien's multi](http://bear.alienbase.nl/mirrors/people/alien/multilib/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86_64} Versions: {13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2, current} - [Slacke E17 and E18](http://ngc891.blogdns.net/pub/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64, arm} Versions: {14.1} - [SalixOS](http://download.salixos.org/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1, 14.2} - [Slackel](http://www.slackel.gr/repo/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {current} - [Restricted](http://bear.alienbase.nl/mirrors/people/alien/restricted_slackbuilds/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {11.0, 12.0, 12.1, 12.2, 13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14,1, 14.2, current} - [MATE Desktop Environment](http://slackware.org.uk/msb/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {14.0, 14,1, 14.2, current} - [Cinnamon Desktop Environment](http://slackware.org.uk/csb/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {14,1, 14.2, current} - [Connochaetos (Slack-n-Free)](https://connochaetos.org/slack-n-free/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {14,1, 14.2} - [Microlinux mles](http://slackware.uk/microlinux/){:target="_blank"} Arch: {x86, x86_64} Versions: {14,1, 14.2} Choose default repositories you need to work from the file `/etc/slpkg/repositories.conf` defaults are `slack` and `sbo` repositories and please read the REPOSITORIES file for each of the particularities. If a repository is not in the above list, manage the custom repositories with the commands `repo-add` and `repo-remove`. ##### Issues Please report any bugs in [ISSUES](https://gitlab.com/dslackw/slpkg/issues){:target="_blank"} ##### Testing The majority of trials have been made in an environment Slackware x86_64 'stable'. ##### Slackware Current For Slackware 'current' users must to change the variable VERSION in `/etc/slpkg/slpkg.conf` file. ``` $ slpkg -g edit ``` ##### Slackware ARM Must you use only two repositories currently there are 'slack' and 'sbo'. Slackware Mirrors Slpkg uses the central mirror "http://mirrors.slackware.com/slackware/" to find the nearest one. If however for some reason this troublesome please edit the file in `/etc/slpkg/slackware-mirrors`. ##### Slpkg configuration It is important to read the configuration file `/etc/slpkg/slpkg.conf`. You will find many useful options to configure the program so as you need it. ##### Configuration files - `/tmp/slpkg` - Slpkg temponary donwloaded files and build packages - `/etc/slpkg/slpkg.conf` - General configuration of slpkg - `/etc/slpkg/repositories.conf` - Configuration file for repositories - `/etc/slpkg/blacklist` - List of packages to skip - `/etc/slpkg/slackware-mirrors` - List of Slackware Mirrors - `/etc/slpkg/default-repositories` - List of default repositories - `/etc/slpkg/custom-repositories` - List of custom repositories - `/etc/slpkg/pkg_security` - List of packages for security reasons - `/var/log/slpkg` - ChangeLog.txt repositories files - SlackBuilds logs and dependencies files - `/var/lib/slpkg` - PACKAGES.TXT files - SLACKBUILDS.TXT files - CHECKSUMS.md5 files - FILELIST.TXT files ##### Command Line Tool Usage ``` Slpkg is a user-friendly package manager for Slackware installations Usage: slpkg [COMMANDS|OPTIONS] {repository|package...} _ _ ___| |_ __ | | ____ _ / __| | '_ \| |/ / _` | \__ \ | |_) | < (_| | |___/_| .__/|_|\_\__, | |_| |___/ _Slackware package manager_______ Commands: update, --only=[...] Run this command to update all the packages list. upgrade, --only=[...] Delete and recreate all packages lists. repo-add [repository name] [URL] Add custom repository. repo-remove [repository] Remove custom repository. repo-enable Enable or disable default repositories via dialog utility. repo-list Print a list of all the repositories. repo-info [repository] Get information about a repository. update slpkg Upgrade the program directly from repository. health, --silent Health check installed packages. deps-status, --tree, --graph=[type] Print dependencies status used by packages or drawing dependencies diagram. new-config Manage .new configuration files. Optional arguments: -h | --help Print this help message and exit. -v | --version Print program version and exit. -a | --autobuild, [script] [source...] Auto build SBo packages. If you already have downloaded the script and the source code you can build a new package with this command. -b | --blacklist, [package...] --add, Manage packages in the blacklist. --remove, list Add or remove packages and print the list. Each package is added here will not be accessible by the program. -q | --queue, [package...] --add, Manage SBo packages in the queue. --remove, list, build, install, Add or remove and print the list build-install of packages. Build and then install the packages from the queue. -g | --config, print, edit, reset Configuration file management. Print, edit the configuration file or reset in the default values. -l | --list, [repository], --index, Print a list of all available --installed, --name packages from repository, index or print only packages installed on the system. -c | --check, [repository], --upgrade, Check for updated packages from --skip=[...], --resolve--off the repositories and upgrade or --checklist install with all dependencies. -s | --sync, [repository] [package...], Sync packages. Install packages --rebuild, --reinstall, directly from remote repositories --resolve-off, --download-only, with all dependencies. --directory-prefix=[dir], --case-ins, --patches -t | --tracking, [repository] [package], Tracking package dependencies and --check-deps, --graph=[type], print package dependencies tree --case-ins with highlight if packages is installed. Also check if dependencies used or drawing dependencies diagram. -p | --desc, [repository] [package], Print description of a package --color=[] directly from the repository and change color text. -n | --network, [package], --checklist, View a standard of SBo page in --case-ins terminal and manage multiple options like reading, downloading, building, installation, etc. -F | --FIND, [package...], --case-ins Find packages from each enabled repository and view results. -f | --find, [package...], --case-ins, Find and print installed packages --third-party reporting the size and the sum. -i | --installpkg, [options] [package...] Installs single or multiple .tgz options=[--warn, --md5sum, --root, (or .tbz, .tlz, .txz) Slackware --infobox, --menu, --terse, --ask, binary packages designed for use --priority, --tagfile] with the Slackware Linux distribution onto your system. -u | --upgradepkg, [options] [package...] Upgrade single or multiple options=[--dry-run, --install-new, Slackware binary packages from --reinstall, --verbose] an older version to a newer one. -r | --removepkg, [options] [package...], Removes a previously installed --deps, --check-deps, --tag, Slackware binary packages, --checklist, --third-party while writing a progress report options=[-warn, -preserve, -copy, to the standard output. -keep] Use only package name. -d | --display, [package...] Display the contents of installed packages and file list ``` ##### Donate If you feel satisfied with this project and want to thanks me make a donation. 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