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bpkg
bpkg manages Bash packages from the command line, according to its documentation.
About bpkg
bpkg is a command-line package manager for Bash packages. It installs and removes packages and handles execution permissions. Global installs place scripts in /usr/local/bin, while per-project installs place them under a deps/ directory. bpkg itself can be installed with a provided curl-based script, through the clib package manager, or from source. Pricing information is not provided.
Key features
- Command-line management of Bash packages
- Global installs to /usr/local/bin with -g
- Per-project installs under a deps/ directory
- Handles uninstalling and execution permissions
- Install bpkg via curl script, clib, or source
- Run installed package scripts directly from their install path
Best for: Shell users who want to install and manage Bash packages globally or within a project.
Good for
- Supports both global and per-project Bash package installs.
- Automates installation, uninstallation, and execution permissions.
- Offers multiple installation methods for bpkg itself.
bpkg at a glance
- Website
- bpkg.sh
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux & Mac Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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bpkg FAQ
How can I install bpkg?
bpkg can be installed with its install script, via clib using clib install bpkg/bpkg, or from source by cloning the repository and running ./setup.sh install.
How do I install a Bash package globally?
Use bpkg install -g. The source example installs term on /usr/local/bin.
How do I install a Bash package for a single project?
Run bpkg install without -g. The source example places term under deps/ and runs ./deps/term/term.sh.
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