pkgman
haiku-os.org
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- pkgman is a Haiku command-line tool for package management.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Security
- The project says infrastructure data is kept private on a need-to-know basis and provides an email address for vulnerability reports.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- License
- Most Haiku code is released under the MIT License, while some third-party components use other licenses.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- Maker
- Haiku is developed by volunteer contributors worldwide, with support from the nonprofit Haiku, Inc.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- Alternative repositories
- Haiku also has alternative repositories for obtaining packages.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- Architecture
- Haiku R1 primarily targets x86, with ports to RISC-V, PowerPC, Sparc, and ARM underway whose future support is uncertain.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- Default repositories
- The repositories guide says Haiku and HaikuPorts are set up by default, with additional community-curated repositories available.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Dependencies
- When a package depends on another package, Haiku can offer to download and install the required files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Dependency resolution
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Development status
- Haiku is under constant development and is still considered beta, though its FAQ says it is reasonably stable for many daily tasks.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- Full sync
- The full-sync option can downgrade or remove packages when necessary.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Graphical alternative
- HaikuDepot can find, download, install, update, and uninstall packages.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Open source
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Package actions
- pkgman can search, install, update, and uninstall packages.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Package discovery
- HaikuDepot is the main place to discover Haiku software and install applications and libraries packaged by HaikuPorts.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- Package format
- Haiku’s package command manages HPKG packages.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Package formats
- HPKGRead 22 Sep 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Package installs
- Haiku applications are distributed as package files that can be installed from HaikuDepot or downloaded directly from websites and other sources.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- Package updates
- The SoftwareUpdater application can update installed system and third-party packages.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- Repositories
- pkgman can add and drop package repositories and refresh their package lists.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Repository trust
- The repositories guide warns that adding a repository and downloading software from it is a matter of trust.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Scripting
- The user guide recommends pkgman for package operations from the Terminal or scripts.Read 12 Oct 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- Supported platforms
- Haiku OSRead 22 Sep 2026 · i18n.haiku-os.org
- System features
- Haiku highlights its custom responsive kernel, multithreaded design, object-oriented API, indexed-metadata BFS file system, and unified interface.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- Target users
- Haiku targets personal computing and describes itself as a fast, efficient, lean, easy-to-use open-source operating system.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
- What it is
- pkgman is a Terminal package manager included with Haiku, primarily intended for advanced users.Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
Plans and prices
pkgman Free Terminal package manager for Haiku; primarily intended for advanced users Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
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