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# getpkg - Package Manager for Dropshell Tools
getpkg is a command-line package manager that simplifies tool installation, management, and publishing for the dropshell ecosystem. Tools are installed to `~/.getpkg/` with executable symlinks in `~/.local/bin/getpkg/` and automatically added to your PATH with bash completion.
## Installation
Install getpkg with a single command:
```bash
curl https://getbin.xyz/getpkg-install | bash
```
After installation, restart your shell or run `source ~/.bashrc` to enable the new PATH and completion settings.
## Basic Usage
### Installing Tools
Install any tool from the getpkg registry:
```bash
# Install a tool
getpkg install whatsdirty
```
### Managing Installed Tools
```bash
# List all available commands
getpkg help
# Update all installed tools
getpkg update
# Uninstall a tool
getpkg uninstall whatsdirty
# Check getpkg version
getpkg version
```
## Available Commands
### Core Package Management
- **`getpkg install <tool_name>`** - Install or update a tool
- **`getpkg uninstall <tool_name>`** - Remove an installed tool
- **`getpkg update`** - Update getpkg and all installed tools
### Publishing (Requires SOS_WRITE_TOKEN)
- **`getpkg publish <tool_name[:ARCH]> <folder>`** - Upload a tool to getpkg.xyz
- **`getpkg unpublish <tool_name[:ARCH]>`** - Remove a published tool
- **`getpkg unpublish <hash>`** - Remove a published tool by hash
### Development Tools
- **`getpkg create <tool_name> <directory>`** - Create a new tool project
- **`getpkg hash <file_or_directory>`** - Calculate hash of files/directories
### Information
- **`getpkg version`** - Show getpkg version
- **`getpkg help`** - Show detailed help
- **`getpkg autocomplete`** - Show available commands for completion
## How It Works
### Installation Process
When you install a tool, getpkg:
1. **Downloads** the tool archive from getpkg.xyz
2. **Extracts** it to `~/.getpkg/<tool_name>/`
3. **Creates symlinks** for all executables in `~/.local/bin/getpkg/`
4. **Ensures PATH** includes `~/.local/bin/getpkg` (one-time setup)
5. **Enables completion** for the tool
6. **Runs setup** if a `setup_script.sh` exists
7. **Stores metadata** in `~/.config/getpkg/<tool_name>.json`
### Architecture Support
getpkg supports multiple architectures:
- `x86_64` (Intel/AMD 64-bit)
- `aarch64` (ARM 64-bit)
- `universal` (cross-platform tools)
Tools are automatically downloaded for your architecture, with fallback to universal versions.
### File Locations
- **Tool files**: `~/.getpkg/<tool_name>/` (actual tool installation)
- **Executable symlinks**: `~/.local/bin/getpkg/` (in your PATH)
- **Configuration**: `~/.config/getpkg/`
- **PATH setup**: `~/.bashrc_getpkg` (sourced by `~/.bashrc`)
## Examples
### Installing Popular Tools
```bash
# Install development tools
getpkg whatsdirty # Fast grep alternative
getpkg fd # Fast find alternative
getpkg bat # Cat with syntax highlighting
# Install system utilities
getpkg whatsdirty # Check git repo status
getpkg sos # Simple object storage client
```
### Publishing Your Own Tools
```bash
# Set your publishing token
export SOS_WRITE_TOKEN="your-token-here"
# Create a new tool project
getpkg create mytool ./mytool-project
# Publish architecture-specific build
getpkg publish mytool:x86_64 ./build/
# Publish universal tool
getpkg publish mytool ./build/
# Remove published tool
getpkg unpublish mytool:x86_64
```
### Development Workflow
```bash
# Create tool structure
getpkg create awesome-tool ./awesome-tool
cd awesome-tool
# Build your tool...
# Add executable to the directory
# Test locally
./awesome-tool --version
# Publish when ready
getpkg publish awesome-tool:x86_64 .
```
## Environment Variables
- **`SOS_WRITE_TOKEN`** - Authentication token for publishing tools
## Troubleshooting
### Tool Not Found
If a tool isn't found after installation, ensure your shell has loaded the new PATH:
```bash
source ~/.bashrc
```
### Permission Issues
getpkg installs to your home directory and doesn't require root access. If you encounter permission issues, check that `~/.local/bin/` is writable.
### Network Issues
All tools are downloaded from `getpkg.xyz`. Ensure you have internet connectivity and the domain is accessible.
## Development
### Building getpkg
```bash
# Build debug version
cd getpkg && ./build.sh
# Run tests
cd getpkg && ./test.sh
# Publish (requires SOS_WRITE_TOKEN)
cd getpkg && ./publish.sh
```
### Tool Development
When creating tools for getpkg:
1. Create a directory with your tool binary
2. Optionally include a `setup_script.sh` for post-install setup
3. The tool should support `version` and `autocomplete` subcommands
4. Use `getpkg publish` to upload to the registry
For more details, see the development documentation in each tool's directory.