pkgctl

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$ tldr pkgctl auth

$ tldr pkgctl build

$ tldr pkgctl db update

$ tldr pkgctl diff

$ tldr pkgctl release

$ tldr pkgctl repo

$ pkgctl version

pkgctl [command] [options]

pkgctl is the unified command-line interface for Arch Linux package maintainer tools. It consolidates various devtools commands into a single entry point, simplifying the workflow for building and releasing Arch packages.
The tool integrates with Arch infrastructure including GitLab, the binary repositories, and the Arch Build System (ABS).

auth

Authenticate with GitLab and other services

Build packages in clean chroot

Update binary repository database

Compare package files

Release build artifacts

Manage Git packaging repositories

Display version information

Intended for Arch package maintainers. Requires devtools package. Authentication needed for some operations. Understanding of PKGBUILD files required.

pkgctl was introduced as part of modernizing Arch Linux devtools. It provides a unified interface replacing scattered tools like archbuild, archrelease, and others, improving the package maintainer experience.

makepkg(8), pacman(8), devtools(7)