====== Lpkg ======

Lpkg is a package manager written in Lua. I developed it primarily for use on the [[http://neurostechnology.com|Neuros OSD]], where no package manager existed.

==== Features ====
    * Suitable for use where the root filesystem is read-only
    * Dependency and conflict support
    * Can use multiple repositories
    * Supports HTTP/FTP/filesystem repositories
    * Written in Lua, making it light and fast

===== Installing Lpkg =====

For instructions on installing Lpkg on a Neuros OSD, please see [[:projects:lpkg:osd]].

===== Using Lpkg =====

Every repository of packages provides a feed (an .lpf file) to tell Lpkg what packages it contains. The feed file also tells Lpkg about the versions etc. of each package.

Managing feeds:
  lpkg addfeed <url>
  lpkg removefeed <url>
  lpkg showfeeds <url>

Update information about all packages (by downloading each feed):
  lpkg refresh

Install a package:
  lpkg install <package name>

Remove a package:
  lpkg remove <package name>

Show a list of packages:
  lpkg list