dh_builddeb - Linux
Overview
dh_builddeb automates building Debian packages from source control. It is primarily designed for packaging software distributed using the Debian build system.
Syntax
dh_builddeb [options] [build profile]
Options/Flags
- -a | –arch=
: Specify the target architecture (e.g., i386
,amd64
). Default: current architecture. - -c | –component=
: Override the default component (e.g., main
,contrib
). - -e | –extra=
: Specify an additional file to include in the package. - -f | –fail-on-warnings: Exit with an error if any warnings are encountered.
- -i | –install: Perform an installation after building the package.
- -l | –override-debian-dir=
: Use a custom directory for Debian files. - -n | –no-auto-build: Prevent automatic source package extraction and configuration.
- -p | –package=
: Override the default package name. - -r | –release=
: Override the default release (e.g., testing
,stable
). - -t | –type=
: Specify the package type (e.g., deb
,udeb
). Default:deb
. - -v | –verbose: Enable verbose output.
Examples
Example 1: Building a simple package
dh_builddeb
Example 2: Building a package with a custom package name
dh_builddeb -p my-custom-package
Example 3: Installing the package after build
dh_builddeb -i
Common Issues
- Package dependencies not detected: Ensure that all required dependencies are specified in the
debian/control
file. - Build errors: Consult the build log for details. Check for missing dependencies, incorrect permissions, or configuration issues.
- Permission denied errors: Ensure that the user has write access to the Debian files directory.
Integration
Example: Creating a Debian package using a shell script
#!/bin/bash
# Prepare source files
echo "Preparing source files..."
git clone https://example.com/project.git
# Build Debian package
echo "Building Debian package..."
cd project
dh_builddeb
# Upload package to repository
echo "Uploading package to repository..."
dpkg-scansources /path/to/sources.list /path/to/Debian
Related Commands
- dch: Generate a Debian changelog entry.
- debhelper: Provides a framework for packaging Debian packages.
- dpkg-buildpackage: Build Debian packages.
- dpkg-deb: Manipulate Debian packages.
- lintian: Check the quality of Debian packages.