https://github.com/ahamedrashid-me/pickpac
PickPac is a user-friendly GUI application for managing packages on Debian-based Linux distributions. It allows users to search, install, remove, and refresh packages with a simple and intuitive interface. Supports installing .deb files locally and editing repository lists. Features
https://github.com/ahamedrashid-me/pickpac
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PickPac is a user-friendly GUI application for managing packages on Debian-based Linux distributions. It allows users to search, install, remove, and refresh packages with a simple and intuitive interface. Supports installing .deb files locally and editing repository lists. Features
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/ahamedrashid-me/pickpac
- Owner: ahamedrashid-me
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-09-12T15:02:14.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-09-12T16:15:37.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-10-10T19:32:48.604Z (9 months ago)
- Topics: app-store, debian-package, gtk4, python, python-script
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 999 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
PickPac: Package Management GUI
PickPac is a user-friendly GUI application for managing packages on Debian-based Linux distributions. It allows users to search, install, remove, and refresh packages with a simple and intuitive interface. The application also supports installing .deb files locally and editing repository lists.
Features
Search Packages: Find packages in the repository.
Install Packages: Install new packages.
Remove Packages: Remove installed packages.
List Installed Packages: View a list of currently installed packages.
Refresh Packages: Update package lists, fix broken packages, and handle missing keys.
Local .deb Installation: Install .deb files using GDebi.
Edit Repositories: Open the repository list for manual editing.
Dependencies
Before running PickPac, ensure that the following packages are installed:
python3-tk - Tkinter for Python 3
gdebi-core - Tool for installing .deb packages
apt-transport-https - Allows the use of HTTPS for APT
Installation
Clone the Repository:
bash
git clone https://github.com/ahamedrashid-me/pickpac.git
cd pickpac
Run the Setup Script:
The setup.sh script will handle the installation of required dependencies and set up the application:
bash
sudo ./setup.sh
This script will:
Check and install missing dependencies.
Copy the pickpac.py script to /usr/local/bin and make it executable.
Run PickPac:
After installation, you can run PickPac from the terminal:
bash
pickpac
Usage
Search for Packages: Enter the package name in the search box and click "SEARCH".
Install/Remove Packages: Enter the package name and click "INSTALL" or "REMOVE".
Refresh Packages: Click "REFRESH" to update package lists and fix issues.
Install Local .deb File: Click "LOCAL-PKG" to select and install a .deb file.
Edit Repositories: Click "EDIT-REPO" to open the repository list in the default terminal editor.
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request or open an issue if you find a bug or have suggestions for improvements.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
