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Purpose
eopkg is the Solus package manager, implemented in Python 3.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Intended users
The project describes eopkg as the package manager for Solus and documents it for installing and managing software on Solus systems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.getsol.us
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Dependency resolution
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Install and remove
On Solus, eopkg can install, reinstall, and remove software packages.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.getsol.us
Offline installation
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Package build
The project README describes building a minimal Solus chroot using its eopkg virtual environment setup.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Package formats
.eopkgRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Private registry auth
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Python support
The README says the eopkg virtual environment can run on a host that is not Solus, given the listed prerequisites.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Repositories
eopkg can use multiple software sources, including Solus's Polaris stable and Unstable repositories.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.getsol.us
Repository management
eopkg provides commands to add, remove, enable, disable, update, and list repositories.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.getsol.us
Risk guidance
Solus warns that updating while using the Unstable repository might be risky.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.getsol.us
Search and package details
The documented commands include searching for packages and displaying package information such as its description or version.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.getsol.us
Supported platforms
Solus LinuxRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Technical requirement
The README says eopkg versions 4.1.5 and later require gdbm support for the FilesDB format.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
Third-party sources
The Solus documentation says multiple sources can be useful when using a repository provided by another vendor.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.getsol.us
Updates
eopkg can upgrade the whole system or update a specific package.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.getsol.us

Plans and prices

eopkg Free Package manager for Solus; no paid plans stated Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

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