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pkgman
Free
Terminal package manager for Haiku; primarily intended for advanced users
Read 12 Oct 2026 · haiku-os.org
On the record
- Alternative repositories
- Haiku also has alternative repositories for obtaining packages.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Architecture
- Haiku R1 primarily targets x86, with ports to RISC-V, PowerPC, Sparc, and ARM underway whose future support is uncertain.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Default repositories
- The repositories guide says Haiku and HaikuPorts are set up by default, with additional community-curated repositories available.i18n.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- When a package depends on another package, Haiku can offer to download and install the required files.i18n.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Dependency resolution
- Yesi18n.haiku-os.org · read 22 Sep 2026
- Development status
- Haiku is under constant development and is still considered beta, though its FAQ says it is reasonably stable for many daily tasks.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Full sync
- The full-sync option can downgrade or remove packages when necessary.i18n.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Graphical alternative
- HaikuDepot can find, download, install, update, and uninstall packages.i18n.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- License
- Most Haiku code is released under the MIT License, while some third-party components use other licenses.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Haiku is developed by volunteer contributors worldwide, with support from the nonprofit Haiku, Inc.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Yesi18n.haiku-os.org · read 22 Sep 2026
- Package actions
- pkgman can search, install, update, and uninstall packages.i18n.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Package discovery
- HaikuDepot is the main place to discover Haiku software and install applications and libraries packaged by HaikuPorts.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Package format
- Haiku’s package command manages HPKG packages.i18n.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Package formats
- HPKGi18n.haiku-os.org · read 22 Sep 2026
- Package installs
- Haiku applications are distributed as package files that can be installed from HaikuDepot or downloaded directly from websites and other sources.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Package updates
- The SoftwareUpdater application can update installed system and third-party packages.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- pkgman is a Haiku command-line tool for package management.i18n.haiku-os.org · read 12 Oct 2026
