xbps-reconfigure

Reconfigure Void Linux packages

TLDR

Reconfigure a package

$ sudo xbps-reconfigure [package_name]

Force reconfigure a package

$ sudo xbps-reconfigure -f [package_name]

Reconfigure all packages

$ sudo xbps-reconfigure -a

Reconfigure kernel

$ sudo xbps-reconfigure -f linux[5.15]

Verbose output

$ sudo xbps-reconfigure -v [package_name]

Reconfigure in alternate root

$ sudo xbps-reconfigure -r [/mnt] [package_name]

SYNOPSIS

xbps-reconfigure [options] package | -a

xbps-reconfigure runs post-installation configuration scripts for packages on Void Linux. It's used to configure packages that weren't properly configured or to reconfigure after changing configuration files.The tool is useful for recovering from interrupted installations, reconfiguring after manual config changes, or rebuilding kernel modules. By default, only unconfigured packages are processed; use -f to force reconfiguration.Common use cases include reconfiguring the kernel after updates, rerunning DKMS module builds, and fixing packages with configuration issues.

PARAMETERS

-a, --all

Reconfigure all packages.

-f, --force

Force reconfiguration even if already configured.

-r rootdir

Use alternate root directory.

-v, --verbose

Verbose output.

-d, --debug

Debug mode.

-h, --help

Display help.

-V, --version

Display version.

INSTALL

sudo apk add xbps

nix profile install nixpkgs#xbps

CAVEATS

Void Linux specific (XBPS package manager). Some packages may overwrite manual configuration changes when reconfigured. Kernel reconfiguration requires specifying exact version.

HISTORY

xbps-reconfigure is part of XBPS (X Binary Package System), the package manager developed specifically for Void Linux. XBPS was designed from scratch to be fast, portable, and bug-free, providing a modern alternative to traditional package managers.