synth
A concurrent ports building tool for FreeBSD and DragonFly that creates a local package repository and automates system upgrades.
What is synth?
Synth is a custom package repository builder for FreeBSD and DragonFly BSD that compiles software from source. It builds packages in clean, isolated environments that mirror the host system, creates a local package repository with the highest priority, and automates system upgrades with single commands like 'upgrade-system'.
FreeBSD and DragonFly BSD system administrators and users who prefer to build their own packages from the ports tree rather than using pre-compiled binary packages.
Developers choose Synth for its parallel building capabilities, which significantly reduce build times compared to traditional tools, and its automation features that simplify the entire process of building, repository management, and system upgrades with minimal user intervention.
Overview
Next D/Ports build tool for live systems (Alternative for Portmaster and Portupgrade tools)
Use Cases
Best For
- Automating the process of building and upgrading all installed packages from source on a FreeBSD or DragonFly BSD system.
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