tap2rpm

tap2rpm [options] []

Note: This command is not standard. The synopsis represents a common conceptual pattern for such a utility; actual usage depends on its specific implementation.

No Standard Parameters
    As a non-standard utility, tap2rpm does not have a universally defined set of parameters. Any options or arguments would be specific to individual script implementations. Common conceptual options might include specifying input file paths, output RPM names, package metadata (version, release, dependencies), or specific processing flags.

tap2rpm is not a standard, widely distributed Linux command. It is typically a custom or project-specific utility, often implemented as a Perl script, designed to encapsulate data or test results formatted according to the Test Anything Protocol (TAP) into a Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) archive. Its primary use case revolves around automated testing frameworks where test outcomes are generated in TAP format and need to be packaged or distributed as RPMs, potentially for deployment or reporting purposes.

Due to its non-standard nature, its exact functionality, syntax, and options can vary significantly between different implementations. It usually relies on Perl modules like TAP::RPM to perform the actual RPM creation.

tap2rpm is not a standard command shipped with most Linux distributions. Its availability, behavior, and options are entirely dependent on whether a specific project or user has created and installed such a script. Users should not expect to find it pre-installed or documented in standard manual pages. Its functionality will be tied to its specific Perl script or other custom implementation.

Because tap2rpm is not a standard command, its actual implementation (e.g., in Perl, Python, or shell script) dictates its exact behavior. Users interested in its use would typically find it within a project's build system or source code rather than as a system-wide installed binary.

The primary use case for a utility like tap2rpm is in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines where automated tests produce TAP output, and the results (or related artifacts) need to be bundled into an RPM for deployment to target systems or for archival.

The concept of tap2rpm likely emerged from specific development workflows requiring the packaging of test results or other data generated via the Test Anything Protocol (TAP) into RPMs. It's not part of a historical Linux utility suite but rather a community-driven or project-specific script, often implemented using Perl modules designed for RPM creation (like TAP::RPM), to bridge the gap between testing frameworks and package distribution systems.

rpm(8), perl(1), make(1), cpan(1), tap(3pm)