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pkgin

pkgin

Manage pkgin packages.

packages(packages=None, present=True, latest=False, update=False, upgrade=False)

Add/remove/update pkgin packages.

  • packages: list of packages to ensure
  • present: whether the packages should be installed
  • latest: whether to upgrade packages without a specified version
  • update: run pkgin update before installing packages
  • upgrade: run pkgin upgrade before installing packages

Examples:

.. code:: python

# Update package list and install packages
pkgin.packages(
    name="Install tmux and Vim",
    packages=["tmux", "vim"],
    update=True,
)

# Install the latest versions of packages (always check)
pkgin.packages(
    name="Install latest Vim",
    packages=["vim"],
    latest=True,
)

update()

Updates pkgin repositories.

upgrade()

Upgrades all pkgin packages.