dh_assistant - Linux
Overview
dh_assistant is a Debhelper tool that aids in packaging Debian source packages. It provides a user-friendly interface for configuring common package options and automating repetitive tasks, streamlining the packaging process.
Syntax
dh_assistant [--no-interactive] [--quiet] [--force-overwrite] [--show-all]
(--create | --build | --install | --clean)
Options/Flags
--no-interactive
: Disable interactive mode, answering all questions with default values.--quiet
: Suppress all output except errors.--force-overwrite
: Overwrite existing files without prompting.--show-all
: Show all available options, even those not currently relevant.
Examples
-
Create a new Debian package:
dh_assistant --create
-
Build a Debian package:
dh_assistant --build --force-overwrite
-
Install a Debian package:
dh_assistant --install
-
Clean up build artifacts:
dh_assistant --clean
Common Issues
- Missing dependencies: Ensure that all necessary build dependencies are installed before running
dh_assistant
. - Incorrect configuration: Verify that
debian/control
and other package configuration files are properly formatted. - Build errors: Examine the build log (
debian/rules.build
) for specific error messages and consult relevant documentation for solutions.
Integration
-
Use
dh_assistant
withdh
:dh -i -a all --with=assistant
-
Integrate
dh_assistant
into custom packaging scripts:#!/bin/bash dh_assistant --create # ... additional packaging steps dh_assistant --build
Related Commands
- Debhelper suite of tools
- dpkg-buildpackage
- dpkg-deb
- dpkg-query