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pkgin

Ch 775.9of 93 Package Managers

1Runs onLinux, Mac
2CostsNot stated by the maker
3Package formatspkgsrc binary packages
4Supported platformsNetBSD; DragonFly BSD; Solaris/SunOS; Debian GNU/Linux; Mac OS X; Minix
5Dependency resolutionYes

4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: pkgin.net

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Overview

pkgin is ranked #77 of 93 in package managers on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS.

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Package formats: pkgsrc binary packagespkgin.net
Supported platforms: NetBSD; DragonFly BSD; Solaris/SunOS; Debian GNU/Linux; Mac OS X; Minixpkgin.net
Dependency resolution: Yespkgin.net

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Best Package Managers in 2026#77 of 93

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