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Racket Package Manager

Free#59 of 92 in Package Managers

Racket Package Manager: A free, open-source manager for installing and maintaining Racket packages. Ranked #59 of 92 in Package Managers by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for racket package and catalog management.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    5.3 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Racket package and catalog management
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Facts checked
    21 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Installs packages from catalogs, Git, GitHub, URLs, files, and directories
    • Resolves and automatically installs declared package dependencies
    • Supports CLI, DrRacket GUI management, scopes, linking, and offline installs

  • Where it doesn't

    • Focused on Racket libraries and collections rather than general package ecosystems
    • Graphical package management is provided through DrRacket
    • Package management spans multiple scopes, catalogs, and package variants

Our verdict on Racket Package Manager

Racket Package Manager is the package and catalog management layer for Racket developers and package authors working with libraries and collections. Through the raco pkg command-line tool or a graphical interface available through DrRacket, it can install, update, remove, uninstall, and inspect packages. Sources include catalogs, local files and directories, URLs, Git repositories, and GitHub repositories. The published capabilities also cover source, binary, and built package variants, making it suitable for both package consumers and people creating or distributing Racket packages.

Its breadth of package sources and catalog options is a central strength. Developers can use remote, directory, or SQLite catalogs, while package authors can create single-collection packages with raco pkg new, publish catalog entries, and link local directories or Git checkouts during development. Dependency resolution automatically installs declared dependencies, and offline installation supports environments where packages are already available locally. User-specific and installation-wide scopes give teams and individual developers different ways to organize installations, although the number of choices may require deliberate setup for a consistent workflow.

The product is a strong fit when the work is centered on Racket and requires more than a basic install command: catalog management, dependency handling, local development links, package inspection, and GUI access are all covered. Its platform support spans Windows, macOS, and Linux, and the package formats include ZIP, TAR, TGZ, TAR.GZ, PLT archives, directories, Git repositories, and GitHub repositories. Choose it for Racket package development and maintenance; choose another tool when the primary requirement is managing packages across unrelated language ecosystems or when the workflow depends on capabilities outside Racket's package model.

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Racket Package Manager pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on docs.racket-lang.org

Racket Package Manager fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Package formatsZIP, TAR, TGZ, TAR.GZ, PLT archives; directories; Git and GitHub repositories
Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Dependency resolutionYes
Lockfile supportNot verified
Workspace supportNot verified
Private registry authNot verified
Offline installationYes
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
SupportDocs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitedocs.racket-lang.org
Facts checked21 Sep 2026

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