pkgctl-auth
Manage pkgctl service authentication
TLDR
Authenticate pkgctl with the GitLab instance
$ pkgctl auth login
View authentication status$ pkgctl auth status
SYNOPSIS
pkgctl auth command
DESCRIPTION
pkgctl auth manages authentication for pkgctl with services like GitLab. It handles login credentials for package repository operations and source control integration.
Authentication is required for operations that interact with Arch Linux infrastructure, such as releasing packages and managing repository access.
PARAMETERS
login
Authenticate with the GitLab instancestatus
Display current authentication status
CAVEATS
Credentials are stored locally. Ensure proper permissions on credential files to prevent unauthorized access.
HISTORY
Part of pkgctl, the Arch Linux package control tool for official repository maintainers.
SEE ALSO
pkgctl(1), pkgctl-release(1)
