Tech riderRev. 22 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Package formatsPerl modules; Perl distributions, commonly .tar.gz archives
- 4Supported platformsLinux, macOS, Windows
- 5Dependency resolutionYes
- 6Offline installationYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: perldoc.perl.org
Overview
cpan is ranked #48 of 93 in package managers on Specifiction, made by cpan. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Compared on package managers
- Free plan
- Yesperldoc.perl.org
- Package formats
- Perl modules; Perl distributions, commonly .tar.gz archivesperldoc.perl.org
- Supported platforms
- Linux, macOS, Windowsperldoc.perl.org
- Dependency resolution
- Yesperldoc.perl.org
- Offline installation
- Yesperldoc.perl.org
Company
- Founded
- 1995perldoc.perl.org · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Package Managers in 2026#48 of 93
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Sources
- perldoc.perl.org/cpan· checked 28 Sept 2026