deb-src-rules - Linux
Overview
deb-src-rules is a command-line tool used to get information about and manipulate package source rules in a debian/
directory. It provides various options for managing, filtering, and modifying source rules, making it a useful utility for package maintainers and users.
Syntax
deb-src-rules [options] [<subcommand>] [<arguments>]
Options/Flags
- -h, –help: Display usage information and exit
- -V, –version: Show version information and exit
- -d, –debug: Enable debug output
- -q, –quiet: Suppress warnings and messages
- -f, –force: Overwrite existing files without prompting
- -p, –package
: Specify the package to operate on
Subcommands
list
- Lists source rules for the specified package
filter
- Filters source rules based on a given criteria
remove
- Removes source rules that match a given criteria
modify
- Modifies source rules that match a given criteria
Examples
List source rules for the ‘dpkg’ package:
deb-src-rules list dpkg
Filter source rules by a specific field:
deb-src-rules filter dpkg 'Source: ^deb'
Remove source rules with a given Source field:
deb-src-rules remove dpkg 'Source: ^deb'
Modify source rules to add a new field:
deb-src-rules modify dpkg 'foo: bar'
Common Issues
Error: File already exists
This error occurs when you try to create a new source rule that already exists. Use the -f, –force option to overwrite the existing rule.
Integration
deb-src-rules can be integrated with other tools for advanced tasks, such as:
- dh-make: For automating the creation of Debian packages
- lintian: For checking Debian packages for common errors and warnings
Related Commands
- apt-src: Manipulates source package information
- dpkg-source: Builds Debian source packages
- lintian: Checks Debian packages for common errors and warnings