pkgctl-repo

Manage Arch Linux Git packaging repositories

TLDR

Clone a package repository (requires SSH key in Arch Linux GitLab)

$ pkgctl repo clone [pkgname]

Clone a package repository over HTTPS

$ pkgctl repo clone --protocol https [pkgname]

Create a new GitLab package repository and clone it

$ pkgctl repo create [pkgbase]

Switch a package repository to a specified version

$ pkgctl repo switch [version] [pkgbase]

Open a package repository's website

$ pkgctl repo web [pkgbase]

SYNOPSIS

pkgctl repo command [options] [package]

pkgctl repo manages Git packaging repositories for Arch Linux packages hosted on GitLab. It provides commands to clone, create, and manage package source repositories.The tool integrates with Arch Linux's GitLab infrastructure at gitlab.archlinux.org, where official package sources are maintained. SSH access requires configuring keys in your GitLab account.Package maintainers use this to obtain sources for updating packages, while read-only HTTPS access allows anyone to view package build files.

PARAMETERS

clone

Clone a package repository

create

Create a new GitLab repository

switch

Switch to a specific version/branch

web

Open repository in web browser

--protocol _proto_

Clone protocol: ssh (default) or https

--maintainer _name_

Filter by maintainer

--universe

Clone from universe (community) rather than packages

CAVEATS

SSH clone requires GitLab account with SSH key configured. Repository creation requires valid GitLab API authentication and appropriate permissions. Part of the pkgctl toolset for Arch Linux development.