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src_prepare Gentoo overlay
This is the overlay of our Matrix group where we talk about topics related to Gentoo (development, maintainance, support, communities and more).
WARNING: Do not expect high quality ebuilds! While we do the best we can, most of us are still learning.
A quick guide on how to test ebuilds will follow.
Why create this overlay?
Mostly to have fun.
For whom?
src_prepare overlay is based on the concept of the GURU project: to create a repository maintained collaboratively by Gentoo users, for Gentoo users.
Despite being based on the concept of the GURU project, src_prepare has different goals in mind:
- main git repository is hosted on GitLab, with mirrors set to GitHub and Codeberg;
- easier for one to get access to the
masterbranch; - main contact with the src_prepare project is via [matrix];
- more freedom in creating ebuilds;
- no requirement for GPG keys;
- no requirement for private info;
The src_prepare project doesn't want to overtake or compete with the GURU project. The GURU project is aimed on professionalism and quality, whereas src_prepare is aimed on openness and ease of access.
Adding the overlay
Official list
Layman
If you are using Layman, execute:
layman -a src_prepare-overlay
eselect-repository
If you are using eselect-repository, execute:
eselect repository enable src_prepare-overlay
Manual
If you want to manually add the overlay, see examples/repos.conf/src_prepare-overlay.conf.
Layman
If you are using Layman, execute:
layman -o 'https://gitlab.com/src_prepare/src_prepare-overlay/raw/master/repositories.xml' -f -a src_prepare-overlay
How do I sync this?
Execute:
emaint sync -r src_prepare-overlay
It says the ebuild is masked, what do I do?
See examples/package.accept_keywords/src_prepare-overlay.
Contributing
We appreciate and encourage for contribution. If you want a specific package or want to create a package for us to maintain, see CONTRIBUTING.md.
Quick maintainer guide
Testing ebuilds
repoman manifest
ebuild FILE clean merge