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# Pkgtools

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pkgtoolsAUR is a package that includes various useful package-related utilities. It is available in AUR, aswell as pkgtools-gitAUR.

### gem2arch

Creates a PKGBUILD from the Ruby gem specification.

### maintpkg

Sets maintainer information in a PKGBUILD.

### newpkg

Speeds up creating new PKGBUILDs.

### pkgconflict

Checks a binary `.pkg.tar.gz` (sic) file for conflicts with existing packages.

### pkgfile

See: pkgfile

### spec2arch

Converts an rpm `.spec` file into a PKGBUILD.

### whoneeds

Shows packages requiring the mentioned one.

Categories:

- Package development
- Package management