How to use the command 'pkgctl build' (with examples)

The ‘pkgctl build’ command is used to build packages inside a clean chroot environment. It offers the ability to automatically choose the appropriate build script or manually specify the architecture, repository, and clean options.

Use case 1: Automatically choose the right build script to build packages in a clean chroot

Code:

pkgctl build

Motivation: This use case is useful when you want to quickly build packages in a clean chroot without having to manually specify the build script. The command will automatically choose the correct build script based on the package being built.

Explanation: The ‘pkgctl build’ command without any additional arguments will automatically determine the appropriate build script based on the package being built. It will create a clean chroot environment and build the package inside it.

Example output:

Building package: example-package
Creating clean chroot environment
Running build script: build-script.sh
Package built successfully: example-package

Use case 2: Manually build packages in a clean chroot

Code:

pkgctl build --arch architecture --repo repository --clean

Motivation: This use case is useful when you want to manually specify the architecture, repository, and clean options for building packages. It provides more control over the build process.

Explanation:

• --arch architecture: This argument allows you to specify the architecture for which the package should be built. Replace ‘architecture’ with the desired architecture, such as ‘x86_64’ or ‘arm’.
• --repo repository: This argument allows you to specify the repository where the built package should be stored. Replace ‘repository’ with the desired repository.
• --clean: This argument instructs the command to clean the chroot environment before building the package.

Example output:

Building package: example-package
Creating clean chroot environment
Architecture: x86_64
Repository: core
Cleaning chroot...
Running build script: build-script.sh
Package built successfully: example-package

Conclusion:

The ‘pkgctl build’ command is a versatile tool for building packages in a clean chroot environment. It offers the flexibility to either automatically choose the appropriate build script or manually specify the architecture, repository, and clean options. By using this command, you can ensure consistent and reliable package builds.