Slackware Packaging Scripts

Slackware Packaging Scripts is a simple, user-friendly software tool that provides a collection of efficient scripts that enable easy automated Slackware packaging. Slacktools, its counterpart, offers an array of effective shell scripts for building most source tarballs into slackware packages.

Although Slackware Packaging Scripts are not the most advanced automated packaging system out there, they get the job done surprisingly well for the source that supports the DESTDIR variable [correctly]. The software includes several scripts such as .backoutpkg, .slackconfig, .slackmake, and .slackpack.

The current release includes some new features, one of which is that slackmake will automatically change to root, create the package after confirming that "make install" will work effectively without damaging any files, and will clean up the root-owned files. The latest version also adds a new file called slackpkg, which slackmake automatically calls to work its magic.

In summary, Slackware Packaging Scripts are a reliable and straightforward method for automated Slackware packaging. If you're looking for a practical solution for this specific task, Slackware Packaging Scripts are well worth your consideration.