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cpack.md

cpack

Name of the thing. Should probably be renamed.

Wishlist

  • Must be able to install from a central repo à la npm and friends, and from any git repo.
  • The dependencies must not be recursively cloned à la npm
  • Must be able to upgrade and delete packages
  • Must use a sane configuration format, i.e. JSON.
  • Minimal amount of brainpower required for learning and using. cpack {install, upgrade, remove} package, cpack { list, check/fix/repairthebrokenstuffidid } etc.
  • Must be a standalone executable with minimal dependencies
  • Do not target ancient compilers but not bleeding edge either
  • Must work on all major platforms
  • Good integration with git such as tags, github repo, etc.
  • There should be a way of searching packages, e.g. cpack search <stuff>.
  • You should be able to specify the installation directory for dependencies and main package.
  • Possibly implement dependency solving using a SAT
  • When installing dependencies, duplicates shouldn't be made.
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