GNU ELPA

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  • Recognised40% of the score8
  • Phone app26% of the score0
  • Documented20% of the score19
  • Free plan14% of the score30
Free plan
Yes
Runs on
Web

Summary

GNU ELPA is ranked #25 of 25 in package registries on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

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GNU ELPA Free Package archive for GNU Emacs elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026

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Purpose
GNU ELPA is the default package repository for GNU Emacs.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Package access
Users can browse packages or use `M-x list-packages` in Emacs.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Package installation
Packages can be installed in Emacs with `package-install` or `list-packages`.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Package scope
The archive lists packages with versions and descriptions.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
License policy
Submitted packages must use a GPL-compatible license, ideally GPLv3 or later.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Contributor requirement
All significant past and present contributors to GNU ELPA packages must sign the FSF copyright assignment.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Free software criterion
A package’s core functionality must work on a system using only free software, subject to case-by-case exceptions.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Build and releases
The build server regularly synchronizes package repositories and releases a new version when a commit changes the package’s Version header.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Package pages
Each accepted package gets a page that can include its description, recent releases, changelog preview, and rendered manual.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Security
The contribution page warns that a package can pose a security risk if its maintainer’s repository access is compromised.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The site directs users to report bugs with `M-x report-emacs-bug` and suggests the help-gnu-emacs mailing list for help.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026
Submission
Package submissions are sent by email to the emacs-devel mailing list with a description, public Git repository link, and preferred archive.elpa.gnu.org · 4 Oct 2026

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