https://github.com/neoapps-dev/uni
The Universal Package Manager for GNU/Linux. Written in Bash
https://github.com/neoapps-dev/uni
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The Universal Package Manager for GNU/Linux. Written in Bash
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/neoapps-dev/uni
- Owner: neoapps-dev
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2024-12-31T12:17:50.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-31T12:29:54.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-12-31T13:22:14.314Z (over 1 year ago)
- Language: Shell
- Size: 19.5 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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# uni
The Universal Package Manager for GNU/Linux
## Overview
**uni** is a universal package manager designed for GNU/Linux systems. Created by **NEOAPPS**, it allows users to manage custom packages with features like installing, searching, updating, and removing packages, as well as managing repositories.
## Features
- Install and remove packages.
- Search for packages using keywords or tags.
- Add and update repositories.
- Upgrade installed packages to the latest version.
- List installed packages with details.
- Provides helper scripts for adding binaries to the PATH.
## Installation
Currently, uni is not available on any package manager.
You can use `BuildIt` to package and/or install uni.
```bash
buildit pack # Package uni
buildit install # Install uni
```
## Usage
Run `uni` with the following commands:
### General Commands
- `install` or `-i`: Install a package.
- `remove` or `-R`: Remove a package.
- `search` or `-s`: Search for packages by name or tags.
- `add-repo` or `-AR`: Add a package repository.
- `init-repo` or `-IR`: Initialize the default package repository.
- `update` or `-u`: Update all package repositories.
- `upgrade` or `-U`: Upgrade installed packages to the latest versions.
- `list` or `-l`: Display all installed packages.
- `-howtopath`: Display instructions to add installed binaries to your PATH.
### Help
Run `uni help` or `-h` to see the full list of commands and usage examples.
## Repository Format
Repositories are JSON files with metadata for packages, including:
- Repository URL
- Package name, version, maintainer
- Description, license, dependencies, and tags
## Dependencies
**uni** requires the following tools to function:
- `git`
- `curl`
- `jq`
- `tar`
Ensure these are installed before using **uni**.
## Examples
- Install a package:
`uni install hello-world`
- Search for a text editor:
`uni search text-editor`
- Add a new repository:
`uni add-repo https://github.com/user/repository.git`
- Upgrade all packages:
`uni upgrade`
- List installed packages:
`uni list`
- Update all repositories:
`uni update`
## Contributions
Contributions are welcome. Fork the project and create pull requests to suggest improvements or add new features.
## License
This project is licensed under the GNU GPL-v3 license.