envhyf / packman

This is another package manager, like Homebrew, but with the concern about compiler sensitivity and lack of internet connection. It can also run on most the Linux distros and Mac OS X. Let it SAVE your time!

Introduction

PACKMAN is yet another package manager written in Ruby. While inspired by Homebrew for OS X only, PACKMAN is cross-platform and supports various major Linux distributions as well. Features include:

• The same command line interface, low learning cost.
• Doesn't have to run under root privilege. Packages can be installed anywhere.
• A package with different compiler sets, versions, arch, etc. can be installed at the same time and user can switch with ease.
• Easy server mirroring. Useful especially for campus where local computers might have limited internet access.

For more information, see PACKMAN's website.

Highlights

PACKMAN now supports to install and run GitLab on Mac (other Linux OSs will be supported later) by just four commands:

$ packman install gitlab
$ packman start gitlab
$ packman status gitlab
$ packman stop gitlab

Does this win your smile? 😄

Support

PACKMAN is currently developed only by me, and there will be definitely some unsatisfactory. If you find one, email me, or report on this forum.

Authors

• Li Dong [e-mail]