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CLPM

Free#72 of 92 in Package Managers

CLPM: A focused Common Lisp manager for repeatable project contexts and dependency resolution. Ranked #72 of 92 in Package Managers by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Open source; best for common Lisp projects needing repeatable contexts.

5.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.3 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Common Lisp projects needing repeatable contexts
Paid from
Free
Lockfile support
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Resolves package and system dependencies across project contexts
- Lockfiles support repeatable versioned bundles
- Integrates with ASDF, Quicklisp, CLPI, GitHub and GitLab
Where it doesn't
- Beta-quality status may limit adoption for some teams
- No verified private-registry authentication
- No offline installation or workspace support

Our verdict on CLPM

CLPM is an open-source project and package manager for Common Lisp. It manages global and project-specific contexts, resolves package and system dependencies, and supports multiple package versions. The standalone core downloads and unpacks releases, while the optional clpm-client library connects CLPM with ASDF to find and install missing systems. It is available in source and binary forms for macOS, Linux, and Windows, and supports Common Lisp implementations including SBCL and CCL.

Its strongest fit is repeatable dependency management. CLPM can create versioned bundles with generated lock files, helping projects preserve a defined dependency context. Package sources include Quicklisp and CLPI, while dependencies can also come from Git, GitHub, GitLab, local ASD files, and repository sources. Cached package and repository storage supports recurring project work, and the ASDF integration places dependency discovery within a familiar Common Lisp workflow. Choose CLPM when your project needs more control than a single global package context provides.

The trade-off is scope and maturity. CLPM is labeled beta quality, so teams seeking a mature package-management foundation may prefer an alternative. It also lacks verified private-registry authentication, offline installation, and workspace support. Those omissions matter for organizations with private package infrastructure, disconnected environments, or multi-project workspace workflows. CLPM is better suited to Common Lisp developers who value project-specific contexts, lockfiles, and several package sources over broader enterprise or workspace features.

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CLPM pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on clpm.common-lisp.dev

CLPM fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Package formats	Quicklisp, CLPI, ASDF
Supported platforms	macOS, Linux, Windows; Common Lisp implementations including SBCL and CCL
Dependency resolution	Yes
Lockfile support	Yes
Workspace support	Not verified
Private registry auth	Not verified
Offline installation	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: ASDF, Quicklisp, CLPI, Git, GitHub, GitLab
Pricing	Open source
Website	clpm.common-lisp.dev
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

CLPM integrations

CLPM lists 6 integrations on its own site.

ASDF
Quicklisp
CLPI
Git
GitHub
GitLab

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