Generic Package Manager Alternatives

Generic Package Manager is described as 'Directly install applications from their GitHub repository with out-of-the-box support for updates using GPM, the package manager with the superpowers of a cross-platform build tool' and is a Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Generic Package Manager for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best Generic Package Manager alternative is npm, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Generic Package Manager are Bun, Advanced Package Tool (APT), Nix Package Manager and PyPI.

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    Open-Registry is a JavaScript Package Registry funded, developed and maintained by the community, for the community. It serves a full mirror of npm to facilitate adoption and focuses solely on JavaScript with the goal of being the best...

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Open-source package registry supports TypeScript and distributes as ECMAScript modules, works with all JS runtimes like Node.js, Deno, and Bun. Seamlessly integrates with npm, enhancing compatibility and editor support without manual typings distribution.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
     
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    Tvix is a new implementation of Nix, a purely-functional package manager. It aims to have a modular implementation, in which different components can be reused or replaced based on the use-case.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
     
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    Instantly publish your crates and install them. Use the API to interact and find out more information about available crates. Become a contributor and enhance the site with your work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Rust
    • Online
     
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    Read Chapter 5 of The Debian Administrator's Handbook for exhaustive description deb packages and related formats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Debian
     
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