XBPS

Spec sheet

Purpose

XBPS is a fast package manager designed and implemented from scratch and managed by the Void Linux team.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Platforms

Void Linux downloads include x86_64, i686, ARM variants, and OCI container images for Linux platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · voidlinux.org

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Custom repositories

XBPS supports local binary package repositories, and the handbook includes instructions for custom repositories.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Dependency checks

Void says XBPS checks updates to ensure libraries are not changed to incompatible versions that can break dependencies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Dependency resolution

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Intended audience

Void describes itself as an independent rolling-release Linux distribution developed from scratch, with a focus on stability over bleeding-edge software.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Offline installation

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Package alternatives

XBPS can manage alternatives that let multiple packages provide common functionality through selected symlinks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Package formats

XBPS binary packagesRead 21 Sep 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Package holds

Users can hold a package to prevent it from being updated during a system update.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Package operations

Its tools search package information, install and update packages, remove packages, reconfigure installed packages, and manage local binary repositories.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Repository signing

The handbook provides instructions for signing repositories.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Rollback

XBPS can downgrade a package to a specific version, including one no longer available in the repository index if the package file is available locally.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Security practice

Void recommends verifying downloaded image and tarball integrity and authenticity using a checksum file and signature.Read 11 Oct 2026 · voidlinux.org

Service updates

XBPS does not restart services when packages are updated; the administrator handles that task.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Support resources

The handbook directs users to XBPS tool man pages and the xbps.d configuration man page for most questions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Supported platforms

LinuxRead 21 Sep 2026 · docs.voidlinux.org

Plans and prices

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