pacdef is a multi-backend declarative package manager for Linux, enabling users to maintain consistent package installations across multiple machines and distributions. It manages packages through group files, ensuring that only specified packages are installed and any unmanaged packages are removed. pacdef supports various backends and integrates with version control systems for configuration management.​

Features

  • Declarative package management using group files
  • Ensures consistent package installations across systems
  • Supports multiple backends including Arch and Debian-based systems
  • Removes unmanaged packages to maintain system consistency
  • Integrates with version control systems like Git for configuration tracking
  • Available through AUR and as precompiled binaries
  • Open-source under the GPL-3.0 license​

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux

Programming Language

Rust

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Rust Package Managers

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2025-04-22