https://github.com/kpr-man/unipak
A Universal Package Manager For Ubuntu-Based Linux Distros (APT Based Linux Distros)
https://github.com/kpr-man/unipak
apt cli command-line-tool debian easy fedora fedora-workstation flatpak flatpak-applications linux package package-management package-manager pyinstaller python python3 snap ubuntu universal
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A Universal Package Manager For Ubuntu-Based Linux Distros (APT Based Linux Distros)
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/kpr-man/unipak
- Owner: KPR-MAN
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-06-02T15:21:58.000Z (26 days ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-02T18:21:32.000Z (26 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-03T04:29:09.335Z (26 days ago)
- Topics: apt, cli, command-line-tool, debian, easy, fedora, fedora-workstation, flatpak, flatpak-applications, linux, package, package-management, package-manager, pyinstaller, python, python3, snap, ubuntu, universal
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 57.6 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
# UniPak 🚀
**UniPak (Universal Package Manager) simplifies managing software on APT-based Linux distributions. It provides a unified, number-based interface for `apt`, `snap`, and `flatpak`, allowing you to install, update, and remove packages without needing to memorize different commands for each!**
## Table of Contents
- [✨ Features](#-features)
- [🤔 Why UniPak?](#-why-unipak)
- [🖼️ Screenshot](#️-screenshot)
- [🎯 Target Audience & System](#-target-audience--system)
- [🧩 Supported Package Managers](#-supported-package-managers)
- [📋 Prerequisites](#-prerequisites)
- [🚀 Installation](#-installation)
- [🛠️ Usage](#️-usage)
- [🤝 Contributing](#-contributing)
- [📜 License](#-license)
## ✨ Features
* **Unified Interface:** Interact with `apt`, `snap`, and `flatpak` through a single, consistent command-line tool.
* **Number-Based Selection:** No need to remember specific flags or syntax; just choose options from a numbered list.
* **Simplified Workflow:** Streamlines common package management tasks (install, update, remove, search) across supported managers.
* **Beginner-Friendly:** Designed to lower the barrier to entry for managing key package types on APT-based systems.
## 🤔 Why UniPak?
On APT-based systems like Ubuntu or Debian, users often encounter `apt` for system packages, but also `snap` and `flatpak` for broader application availability. Remembering the distinct commands for each (`apt install`, `snap install`, `flatpak install`, etc.) can be cumbersome. UniPak abstracts this complexity, allowing you to manage software from these three important sources using a simple numerical menu.
## 🖼️ Screenshot
## 🎯 Target Audience & System
* **Operating System:** Designed exclusively for **APT-based Linux distributions** (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, and their derivatives).
* **Users:** Ideal for users who want a simplified way to manage `apt`, `snap`, and `flatpak` packages without juggling multiple command syntaxes.
## 🧩 Supported Package Managers
UniPak currently simplifies interaction with the following package managers on APT-based systems:
* **APT** (Advanced Package Tool)
* **Snap**
* **Flatpak**
## 📋 Prerequisites
Before installing UniPak, ensure you have the following:
* **An APT-based Linux distribution** (e.g., Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint). This is essential.
* **The `apt`, `snapd` (for Snap support), and `flatpak` command-line tools installed and functional on your system.** UniPak relies on these underlying managers.
* **Python 3.7+** installed.
* **pip** (Python package installer).
* **PyInstaller:** Required by the `UniPak_Installer.py` script.
* You can install PyInstaller using pip:
```bash
pip install pyinstaller
```
## 🚀 Installation
Follow these steps to get UniPak up and running:
1. **Get the UniPak Files:**
* **Option A: Download Latest Release (Recommended for most users)**
1. Go to the [**UniPak Releases page**](https://github.com/KPR-MAN/UniPak/releases).
2. Under the **latest release**, download the `Source code (zip)` or `Source code (tar.gz)` file from the "Assets" section.
3. Extract the downloaded archive to a location on your computer.
4. Navigate into the extracted directory. The directory name will likely be `UniPak-` (e.g., `UniPak-1.0.0`).
```bash
# Example after extracting UniPak-1.0.0.zip:
# cd UniPak-1.0.0
```
* **Option B: Clone the Repository (For developers or to get the very latest changes)**
This will give you the most up-to-date code, which might include unreleased features or bug fixes.
```bash
git clone https://github.com/KPR-MAN/UniPak.git
cd UniPak
```
2. **Run the Installer Script:**
Once you are inside the UniPak project directory (either from the extracted release or the cloned repository), execute the `UniPak_Installer.py` script:
```bash
python3 UniPak_Installer.py
```
Please wait for the installation process to complete.
3. **Done!**
UniPak should now be installed. You can typically open UniPak from your system's applications menu or by a command if the installer adds it to your PATH.
## 🛠️ Usage
1. Launch UniPak (e.g., from your applications menu).
2. You'll be presented with a menu of package managers (`apt`, `snap`, `flatpak`). Select one using its number.
3. Follow the subsequent on-screen numerical prompts to:
* Search for packages.
* Install new packages.
* Update existing packages.
* Remove installed packages.
* Perform other available actions for the selected manager.
## 🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for improvements, new features, or bug fixes, please feel free to:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature/YourAmazingFeature`).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`).
5. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/YourAmazingFeature`).
6. Open a Pull Request.
## 📜 License
This project is licensed under the **MIT License**. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.