Open Source Linux Package Managers
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View 29 business solutionsBrowse free open source Package Managers and projects for Linux below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source Package Managers by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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Bun
Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, test runner
Develop, test, run, and bundle JavaScript & TypeScript projects—all with Bun. Bun is an all-in-one JavaScript runtime & toolkit designed for speed, complete with a bundler, test runner, and Node. js-compatible package manager. Bun is a new JavaScript runtime built from scratch to serve the modern JavaScript ecosystem. Bun starts fast and runs fast. It extends JavaScriptCore, the performance-minded JS engine built for Safari. As computing moves to the edge, this is critical. Bun provides a minimal set of highly optimized APIs for performing common tasks, like starting an HTTP server and writing files. Bun is a complete toolkit for building JavaScript apps, including a package manager, test runner, and bundler. Bun is designed as a drop-in replacement for Node.js. It natively implements hundreds of Node.js and Web APIs, including fs, path, Buffer and more. -
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Deno
A secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript
Deno is a secure by default, open source runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript, providing a productive and secure scripting environment for the modern programmer. It is distributed as a single executable with no dependencies, and takes on the role of both runtime and package manager. It uses a standard browser-compatible protocol for loading modules, which are URLs. Built on top of V8, Rust and TypeScript, Deno has support for TypeScript right out of the box. It has a set of built-in utilities as well as reviewed (audited) standard modules. -
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CMake
Cross-platform tool to build, test and package software
CMake is an open-source, cross-platform family of tools designed to build, test and package software. CMake is used to control the software compilation process using simple platform and compiler independent configuration files, and generate native makefiles and workspaces that can be used in the compiler environment of your choice. The suite of CMake tools were created by Kitware in response to the need for a powerful, cross-platform build environment for open-source projects such as ITK and VTK. CMake is part of Kitware’s collection of commercially supported open-source platforms for software development and integrates with CDash to provide a comprehensive suite of tools. CDash is the testing server that aggregates, analyzes, and displays the results of software testing processes submitted from clients located around the world. -
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MacPorts
The MacPorts command-line client
MacPorts is an open-source package management system for macOS that simplifies the process of installing, compiling, and managing open-source software. The MacPorts Base is the core infrastructure that provides the command-line tools and framework necessary for managing ports, which are package definitions containing build and installation instructions. MacPorts supports a wide range of software and offers a consistent environment for software installation on macOS systems. -
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Homebrew
Open-source, free package manager for Mac and Linux
Homebrew is a free and open-source package manager designed for macOS and Linux that simplifies installing and managing software from the command line. Often called “the missing package manager,” it provides tools and applications that are not included by default with the operating system. Homebrew installs packages into its own directory and safely symlinks them, keeping the system clean and organized. It uses simple commands like brew install to handle downloading, building, and updating software automatically. Under the hood, Homebrew is built on Git and Ruby, making it transparent, customizable, and easy to extend. It complements existing system tools and package managers, streamlining development and power-user workflows. -
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Chocolatey
Chocolatey - the package manager for Windows
Chocolatey has the largest online registry of Windows packages. Chocolatey packages encapsulate everything required to manage a particular piece of software into one deployment artifact by wrapping installers, executables, zips, and/or scripts into a compiled package file. Package submissions go through a rigorous moderation review process, including automatic virus scanning. The community repository has a strict policy on malicious and pirated software. Many organizations face the ongoing challenge of deploying and supporting various versions of software. Chocolatey allows organizations to automate and simplify the management of their complex Windows environments. Our customers have experienced a massive reduction in effort, improved speed of deployment, high reliability, and comprehensive reporting. Whether you are looking to create your first package or planning to fully automate your entire Windows Lifecycle. Its time to step out of the dark ages and stop doing things manually. -
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Composer
Dependency Manager for PHP
Composer is a tool for dependency management in PHP, inspired by node's npm and ruby's bundler. It allows you to declare, manage and install the libraries on which your PHP project depends. Unlike most package managers, Composer manages on a per-project basis. It installs packages or libraries in a directory (e.g. vendor) inside your project and does not install anything globally. However, for convenience it does support a "global" project via the global command. Suppose your project depends on a number of libraries which in turn, depend on other libraries. Composer enables you to declare these libraries, finds out which versions of these packages you require, and installs them. You can then update all of your dependencies conveniently with just one command. -
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Vcpkg
C++ Library Manager for Windows, Linux, and MacOS
Vcpkg helps you manage C and C++ libraries on Windows, Linux and MacOS. This tool and ecosystem are constantly evolving, and we always appreciate contributions! After you've gotten vcpkg installed and working, you may wish to add tab completion to your shell. With CMake, you will still need to find_package and the like to use the libraries. Check out the CMake section for more information, including on using CMake with an IDE. In classic mode, vcpkg produces an "installed" tree, whose contents are changed by explicit calls to vcpkg install or vcpkg remove. The installed tree is intended for consumption by any number of projects: for example, installing a bunch of libraries and then using those libraries from Visual Studio, without additional configuration. Because the installed tree is not associated with an individual project, it's similar to tools like brew or apt, except that the installed tree is vcpkg-installation-local, rather than global to a system or user. -
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Helm
The Kubernetes package manager
Helm is a tool that streamlines the installation and management of Kubernetes applications. With Helm you can find and use popular software packaged as Helm Charts. Charts are Helm packages that define, install and upgrade just about any Kubernetes application. With Helm you can manage even the most complex Kubernetes apps. It’s easy to update and offers simple sharing options on public or private servers. -
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JKSV
JK's Save Manager Switch Edition
This started as a simple, straight port of my 3DS save manager I publicly released in 2016. Despite not originally wanting to take it too far, I continued working on it for fun when I can. Dump and restore account save data. Dump and restore device saves shared by all users (Games such as Animal Crossing). Dump and restore BCAT Data. Dump and restore cache Saves. Dump system save data. Dumping this data is always enabled, but writing back needs to be enabled from the options menu. Writing to this can be very dangerous. Processes can be terminated from the Extras menu allowing you to open even more of these and explore more. Create save data so the user no longer needs to boot games to import saves. Titles can be rescanned from the Extras menu. For example, if you insert a game card while JKSV is open, rescanning will load and add it to the save creation menu(s). -
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pnpm
Fast, disk space efficient package manager
Fast, disk space efficient package manager. pnpm uses a content-addressable filesystem to store all files from all module directories on a disk. When using npm, if you have 100 projects using lodash, you will have 100 copies of lodash on disk. With pnpm, lodash will be stored in a content-addressable storage. Files inside node_modules are cloned or hard-linked from a single content-addressable storage. pnpm has built-in support for multiple packages in a repository. pnpm creates a non-flat node_modules by default, so code has no access to arbitrary packages. -
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FDroid Client
Android client application
F-Droid Client is an installable catalogue of free and open-source software (FOSS) applications for the Android platform. It allows users to browse, install, and update apps from the F-Droid repository and other compatible sources. F-Droid emphasizes user privacy and security, offering an alternative to proprietary app stores by providing access to transparent and auditable software. -
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Yarn
Fast, Reliable, And Secure Dependency Management
Yarn is a package manager for your code. It allows you to use and share code with other developers from around the world. Yarn does this quickly, securely, and reliably so you don’t ever have to worry. Yarn allows you to use other developers’ solutions to different problems, making it easier for you to develop your software. If you have problems, you can report issues or contribute back, and when the problem is fixed, you can use Yarn to keep it all up to date. -
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Moonlight-Switch
Moonlight port for Nintendo Switch
Moonlight-Switch is a port of Moonlight Game Streaming Project for Nintendo Switch. With a touch screen, you can move your cursor, tap to left click, and scroll 2 fingers to scroll. While touching the screen ZR and ZL buttons will work like left and right mouse buttons. Also While touching the screen L and R sticks will work like a scrolling wheel. By default, the Switch gamepad is configured as an X360 gamepad (A/B and X/Y swapped). Key mapping is available in application settings. Up to 5 gamepads (including handheld mode) supported. Half of the joy-cons are also supported. -
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zerobrew
A drop-in, 5-20x faster, experimental Homebrew alternative
zerobrew is an innovative lightweight package management system and dependency installer designed to simplify how developers install, build, and manage open-source software without relying on heavyweight ecosystems. It reimagines the idea of a “brew-like” experience by focusing on minimal dependencies, reproducible builds, and clarity of configuration so that even complex packages can be installed without deep setup overhead. Rather than abstracting every detail behind magic, ZeroBrew encourages transparency: users see what’s happening at every step and can customize build logic or patches directly within formula definitions. This makes it appealing for environments where reproducibility, auditability, and simplicity matter, such as on developer workstations, CI pipelines, or constrained runtime environments. -
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NPM
A package manager for JavaScript
Npm (originally short for Node Package Manager) is a package manager for the JavaScript programming language. It is the default package manager for the JavaScript runtime environment Node.js. It consists of a command line client, also called npm, and an online database of public and paid-for private packages, called the npm registry. -
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Podman
A tool for managing OCI containers and pods
Welcome to the website for the Pod Manager tool (podman). This site features announcements and news around Podman, and occasionally other container tooling news. Podman is a daemonless container engine for developing, managing, and running OCI Containers on your Linux System. Containers can either be run as root or in rootless mode. Podman is an open-source project that is available on most Linux platforms and resides on GitHub. Podman is a daemonless container engine for developing, managing, and running Open Container Initiative (OCI) containers and container images on your Linux System. Podman provides a Docker-compatible command line front end that can simply alias the Docker cli, alias docker=podman. Podman also provides a socket activated REST API service to allow remote applications to launch on-demand containers. This REST API also supports the Docker API, allowing users of docker-py and docker-compose to interact with the Podman as a service. -
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deb-get
apt-get for .debs published via GitHub or direct download
deb-get is a command-line tool that extends the capabilities of apt-get by enabling the installation and management of .deb packages published via GitHub releases or direct downloads. It simplifies the process of obtaining and updating software not available in standard repositories, providing a seamless experience for users seeking to install third-party applications on Debian-based systems. -
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Jam
JavaScript package manager
Jam is a package management tool designed for JavaScript applications, focusing on front-end dependency management before the widespread adoption of modern tools like npm and Yarn for browser-based workflows. It allows developers to install, manage, and bundle JavaScript libraries for use in web applications, simplifying dependency handling in client-side environments. Jam integrates with RequireJS and other module loaders, enabling structured and modular development practices in the browser. It provides a command-line interface for installing packages and managing versions, helping developers maintain consistent dependency trees. The tool emphasizes ease of use and organization, allowing developers to avoid manually downloading and including scripts in their projects. Although it has been largely superseded by newer tools, Jam represents an important step in the evolution of JavaScript package management. -
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GetStoreApp
GetStoreApp
GetStoreApp is a Windows application that enables users to download and install Microsoft Store applications offline, bypassing the need for a Microsoft account. It provides functionalities such as searching for store apps, checking for updates, and managing installed applications. Additionally, it integrates with WinGet to facilitate package installation, uninstallation, and upgrades, offering a comprehensive solution for managing Windows applications. -
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HACS Integration
HACS gives you a UI to handle downloads of all your custom needs
HACS is an integration for Home Assistant that simplifies the management of custom components, themes, and other community-driven content. It provides a user-friendly interface within Home Assistant for browsing, installing, and updating custom add-ons, enhancing the customization and extensibility of Home Assistant setups. -
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Pixi
Package management made easy
Pixi is a next-generation, cross-platform package manager built on the conda ecosystem. Designed to streamline software development workflows, Pixi offers a declarative approach to managing environments and dependencies across multiple programming languages. Its compatibility with conda ensures access to a vast array of packages, while introducing enhancements like lockfiles and task automation to improve reproducibility and efficiency. -
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Ulauncher
Feature rich application Launcher for Linux
Type in an application name without worrying about spelling. Ulauncher will figure out what you meant. It also remembers your previous choices and automatically selects the best option for you. Ulauncher provides 4 themes built in. But if you need something different you can always create a custom color theme. Improve your workflow with customizable shortcuts and extensions. Create a shortcut for web search or your scripts or install a 3rd party extension. -
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Conda
OS-agnostic, system-level binary package manager
Conda is an open-source package management system and environment management system that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Conda quickly installs, runs, and updates packages and their dependencies. Conda easily creates, saves, loads, and switches between environments on your local computer. It was created for Python programs but it can package and distribute software for any language. Conda as a package manager helps you find and install packages. If you need a package that requires a different version of Python, you do not need to switch to a different environment manager because conda is also an environment manager. With just a few commands, you can set up a totally separate environment to run that different version of Python, while continuing to run your usual version of Python in your normal environment. -
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LuaRocks
LuaRocks is the package manager for the Lua programming language
LuaRocks is the package manager for the Lua programming language, enabling installation and management of Lua modules and dependencies. It supports local and system-wide installations, dependency resolution, and Lua version management. LuaRocks is widely used in the Lua ecosystem, including by projects like OpenResty, Neovim, and LÖVE.
