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# Contributing to void-packages
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void-packages is the backbone of the Void Linux distribution. It contains all definitions how packages are built from source.
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void-packages is the backbone of the Void Linux distribution. It contains all the definitions to build packages from source.
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This document describes how you as a contributor can help adding packages, correcting bugs and adding features to void-packages.
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This document describes how you, as a contributor, can help with adding packages, correcting bugs and adding features to void-packages.
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## Getting your packages into Void by yourself
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If you really want to get a package into Void Linux we recommend you to package it yourself.
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If you really want to get a package into Void Linux, we recommend you package it yourself.
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We provide a [comprehensive Manual](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/blob/master/Manual.md)
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on how you can create new packages. Also there's a
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[manual about xbps-src](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/blob/master/README.md) which is used
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on how to create new packages. There's also a
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[manual for xbps-src](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/blob/master/README.md), which is used
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to build package files from templates.
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For this guide, we assume you have basic knowledge about [git](http://git-scm.org) and a [GitHub Account](http://github.com)
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For this guide, we assume you have basic knowledge about [git](http://git-scm.org), as well as a [GitHub Account](http://github.com).
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Please note that we do not accept any packages containing non-release versions such
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as specific git- or svn-revisions anymore.
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Please note that we do not accept any packages containing non-release versions, such as specific git- or svn-revisions anymore.
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### Creating a new template
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templates must be placed in `void-packages/srcpkgs/<pkgname>/template` where `pkgname` is the same as the pkgname variable in the template.
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For deeper insights on the contents of template files consider reading the [manual](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/blob/master/Manual.md), and be sure to browse the existing template files in the `srcpkgs` directory of this repository for concrete examples.
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There's a helper tool for creating new packages in the [xtools](https://github.com/leahneukirchen/xtools) package:
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You can use the helper tool `xnew`, from the [xtools](https://github.com/chneukirchen/xtools) package, to create new templates:
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$ xnew pkgname subpkg1 subpkg2 ...
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Templates must have the name `void-packages/srcpkgs/<pkgname>/template`, where `pkgname` is the same as the `pkgname` variable in the template.
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For deeper insights on the contents of template files, please read the [manual](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/blob/master/Manual.md), and be sure to browse the existing template files in the `srcpkgs` directory of this repository for concrete examples.
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When you've finished working on the template file, please check it with `xlint` helper from the [xtools](https://github.com/chneukirchen/xtools) package:
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$ xlint template
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If `xlint` reports any issues, resolve them before committing.
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### Committing your changes
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Once you have built your template files there are certain rules on how the commit should be named.
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Once you have built your template file or files, the commit message should have one of the following forms:
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* Use the following for newly added packages: ```New package: <pkgname>-<version>```
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[Example](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/commit/176d9655429188aac10cd229827f99b72982ab10)
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* for new packages, use ```New package: <pkgname>-<version>``` ([example](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/commit/176d9655429188aac10cd229827f99b72982ab10)).
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* Use the following if you update a package: ```<pkgname>: update to <version>.```
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[Example](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/commit/b6b82dcbd4aeea5fc37a32e4b6a8dd8bd980d5a3)
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* for package updates, use ```<pkgname>: update to <version>.``` ([example](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/commit/b6b82dcbd4aeea5fc37a32e4b6a8dd8bd980d5a3)).
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* If you changed something on the template without a version change use ```<pkgname>: <reason>```
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[Example](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/commit/8b68d6bf1eb997cd5e7c095acd040e2c5379c91d)
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* for template modifications without a version change, use ```<pkgname>: <reason>``` ([example](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/commit/8b68d6bf1eb997cd5e7c095acd040e2c5379c91d)).
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If you want to describe your changes in more detail, make an empty line and add the description afterwards.
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[Example](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/commit/f1c45a502086ba1952f23ace9084a870ce437bc6)
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If you want to describe your changes in more detail, add an empty line followed by those details ([example](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/commit/f1c45a502086ba1952f23ace9084a870ce437bc6)).
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This is also described in the [manual](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/blob/master/Manual.md) in deeper detail.
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For further information, please consult the [manual](https://github.com/void-linux/void-packages/blob/master/Manual.md).
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There's a helper tool for committing packages in the [xtools](https://github.com/leahneukirchen/xtools) package, which can be used when adding or updating a package:
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`xbump`, available in the [xtools](https://github.com/chneukirchen/xtools) package, can be used to commit a new or updated package:
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$ xbump <pkgname> <git commit options>
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`xbump` will use `git commit` to commit the changes with the appropriate commit message. For more fine-grained control over the commit, specific options can be passed to `git commit` by adding them after the package name.
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After committing your changes, please check that the package builds successfully. From the top level directory of your local copy of the `void-packages` repository, run:
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$ ./xbps-src pkg <pkgname>
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Your package must build successfully for at least x86, but we recommend trying to build for armv* as well, e.g.:
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$ ./xbps-src -a armv7l pkg <pkgname>
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For further details, see the output of `./xbps-src -h`.
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### Starting a pull request
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Once you successfully build the package at least on x86 (building it on armv* is recommended too) you can start a pull request.
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Once you have successfully built the package, you can start a pull request.
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Most pull request should only contain a single package and its dependencies which are not part of void-packages yet.
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Most pull requests should only contain a single package and dependencies which are not part of void-packages yet.
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If you make updates to packages containing a soname bump you also need to revbump all packages that are dependant. Those
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packages should also be part of the same pull request.
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#### Travis
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Once you have started a pull request, you will get instant feedback from Travis. It will check if the templates you have changed
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comply with the our guidelines. At the moment not all packages comply to the rules, so if you update a package, it may happen, that Travis
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reports errors on places you haven't touched. So feel free to fix those errors too.
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You are encouraged to check your templates beforehand using the helper from the [xtools](https://github.com/leahneukirchen/xtools) package:
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$ xlint template
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comply with the our guidelines. At the moment not all packages comply with the rules, so if you update a package, it may happen that Travis reports errors about places you haven't touched. Please feel free to fix those errors too.
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#### Review
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GitHub reports new pull request at our IRC-Channel, so the reviewers will be instantly informed. Most of the time
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your pull request will contain mistakes. It's nothing bad, it just happens.
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Most of the time your pull request will contain mistakes. It's nothing bad, it just happens.
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The reviewers will comment your pull request and point out which changes are needed before the template can be included.
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Reviewers will comment on your pull request and point out which changes are needed before the template can be included.
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We recommend having only a single commit for pull request, so if you need to make changes in commits but already have a pull request, use the following commands:
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$ git add <file>
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$ git commit --amend
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$ git push -f
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#### Closing the pull request
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Once you have applied all comments, the reviewers will merge your request.
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Once you have applied all requested changes, the reviewers will merge your request.
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If the pull request gets inactive for some days, the reviewers may or may not warn you when they are about to close it.
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If it stays inactive further, it'll be closed.
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If the pull request becomes inactive for some days, the reviewers may or may not warn you when they are about to close it.
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If it stays inactive further, it will be closed.
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Please abstain from temporary closing a pull request while revising the templates. Only close your pull request if
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you're sure you don't want your changes to be included.
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Please abstain from temporarily closing a pull request while revising the templates. Instead, leave a comment on the PR describing what still needs work, or add "[WIP]" to the PR title. Only close your pull request if you're sure you don't want your changes to be included.
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#### Publishing the package
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Once the reviewers have merged the pull request, our [build server](http://build.voidlinux.org) is automatically triggered and builds
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all packages from this pull request for all supported platforms. Once it is finished, the packages are available to all Void Linux users.
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all packages in the pull request for all supported platforms. Upon completion, the packages are available to all Void Linux users.
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