kde-builder

tool for building KDE software from source repositories

TLDR

Initialize kde-builder

$ kde-builder --initial-setup

Build a KDE component and its dependencies

$ kde-builder [component_name]

Build without updating or dependencies

$ kde-builder -SD [component_name]

Refresh build directories before compiling

$ kde-builder -r [component_name]

Resume compilation from a specific dependency

$ kde-builder -f [dependency_component] [component_name]

Run a built component

$ kde-builder --run [executable_name]

Install login session

$ kde-builder --install-login-session-only

SYNOPSIS

kde-builder [options] [components]

kde-builder is a tool for building KDE software from source repositories. It handles dependency resolution, source updates, configuration, and compilation of KDE components.
The tool is a drop-in replacement for kdesrc-build with improved performance and usability. It can build individual components or entire desktop environments like Plasma.

PARAMETERS

--initial-setup

Initialize kde-builder configuration

-S, --no-src

Don't update source code

-D, --no-include-dependencies

Don't build dependencies

-r, --refresh-build

Clean and refresh build directories

-f, --resume-from COMPONENT

Resume build from specified component

--run EXECUTABLE

Run a built component

--install-login-session-only

Install login session files

--no-stop-on-failure

Continue building if a component fails

CAVEATS

Requires significant disk space and build time. Build dependencies must be installed separately. Configuration file customization may be needed for specific setups.

HISTORY

kde-builder was developed as a modern replacement for kdesrc-build, providing easier setup and improved performance for building KDE software from source.