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CRUX pkgutils

Free#86 of 92 in Package Managers

CRUX pkgutils: A focused, open-source package toolkit for experienced CRUX Linux users. Ranked #86 of 92 in Package Managers by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Open source; best for minimal CRUX Linux package workflows.

5.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.3 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Minimal CRUX Linux package workflows
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers installation, removal, inspection, building, and upgrades
- Supports five archive formats, including tar.xz and tar.zst
- Preserves selected configuration files during package upgrades
Where it doesn't
- Dependency resolution is handled separately through the prt-get frontend
- Verified platform coverage is limited to Linux x86-64
- Its source-based workflow is aimed at experienced Linux users

Our verdict on CRUX pkgutils

CRUX pkgutils is a GPL-licensed set of Linux package utilities used by the CRUX distribution. It is designed for experienced Linux users who prefer a simple, source-based workflow rather than a broad package-management layer. The toolkit covers package creation, installation, upgrading, removal, inspection, and querying, with a package database maintained under /var/lib/pkg/db. Its core commands include pkgadd, pkgrm, pkginfo, and pkgmk.

The package workflow is broad within its narrow focus. Users can build packages from Pkgfile definitions, inspect installed packages and file ownership, remove packages, and upgrade packages while preserving selected configuration files. Package archives can use tar.gz, tar.bz2, tar.lz, tar.xz, or tar.zst formats. The published package system is open source, and its core operations support a direct, utility-based approach to managing CRUX packages.

Dependency handling is the key boundary. pkgutils itself does not perform dependency checking, while the separate prt-get frontend can provide dependency resolution when used with the package system. That split suits users who want to keep core package operations simple and explicit, but it adds another component for workflows that require dependency resolution. CRUX pkgutils is a good fit for experienced CRUX users working within Linux x86-64 and favoring source-based package management. Users seeking built-in dependency resolution or broader verified platform coverage should consider an alternative.

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CRUX pkgutils pricing

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

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CRUX pkgutils fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Package formats	tar.gz, tar.bz2, tar.lz, tar.xz, tar.zst
Supported platforms	Linux x86-64
Dependency resolution	No
Lockfile support	Not verified
Workspace support	Not verified
Private registry auth	Not verified
Offline installation	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	crux.nu
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

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