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Spec sheet

Purpose
zef is a tool for Raku module management.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
License
The repository links an Artistic-2.0 license.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Build and test
The CLI includes commands to build and test distributions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Dependency resolution
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Install modules
The install command accepts module identities, local paths, and URLs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Install safety
During installation, requested distributions are installed only after all phases complete successfully, unless forced.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation targets
Modules can be installed to site, home, vendor, perl, or a custom location.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Package formats
Raku distributions; Git repositories; tar.gz archives; local pathsRead 21 Sep 2026 · github.com
Plugin configuration
Configuration supports repository, fetcher, extractor, builder, tester, and reporter plugins.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Proxy support
The README says all default fetching plugins support proxies, with settings depending on the backend program.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Repositories
By default, search uses the Fez and REA ecosystem repository backends.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Search and inspect
zef can search for distributions and show distribution metadata and dependencies.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Setup
The README documents manual installation with Raku and installation through Rakubrew.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com
Upgrade status
The README marks upgrading distributions as beta.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Raku module management; upgrades are marked beta Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

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