FetchLinux on CentOS: Key Resources & Configuration Guide
FetchLinux is a tool designed for automating software package building, management, and distribution on CentOS systems. Below are essential resources and step-by-step instructions to help you install, configure, and use FetchLinux effectively.
The primary resource for FetchLinux is its official GitHub repository, which contains the latest source code, installation scripts, configuration templates, and usage guides. You can clone the repository to access all project files:
git clone https://github.com/fetchlinux/fetchlinux.git /opt/fetchlinux
Refer to the repository’s README.md or documentation folder for version-specific instructions and feature details.
Before installing FetchLinux, ensure your CentOS system meets the following requirements:
sudo yum update -y && sudo yum install -y git wget curl python3 python3-pip
sudo yum install epel-release -y
FetchLinux can be installed via two common methods:
/opt/fetchlinux:git clone https://github.com/fetchlinux/fetchlinux.git /opt/fetchlinux
cd /opt/fetchlinux
sudo cp fetchlinux.conf.example fetchlinux.conf
fetchlinux.conf to customize settings (e.g., repository URL, mirror name, update frequency). Use a text editor like nano:sudo nano fetchlinux.conf
Example configuration:REPOSITORY_URL="http://your-mirror-url/fetchlinux"
MIRROR_NAME="YourMirrorName"
UPDATE_FREQUENCY="daily"
git clone https://github.com/fetchlinux/fetch.git
cd fetch
pip3:pip3 install .
This method installs FetchLinux as a Python package, making it easier to manage via pip.
After installation, complete the following steps to configure FetchLinux:
For security, create a dedicated fetchlinux user and group to run the service:
sudo groupadd fetchlinux
sudo useradd -r -g fetchlinux fetchlinux
Change the ownership of the FetchLinux directory to the new user:
sudo chown -R fetchlinux:fetchlinux /opt/fetchlinux
Configure FetchLinux to start automatically on boot and launch the service:
sudo systemctl enable fetchlinux
sudo systemctl start fetchlinux
Check the installed version to confirm successful setup:
fetchlinux --version
FetchLinux supports three core operations: building, configuring, and publishing packages.
Use the fetch build command to compile a package defined in your configuration file:
fetch build example-package
To build every package listed in your configuration:
fetch build all
Publish built packages to a target platform (e.g., RPM). Update your config.yaml with distribution details (e.g., CentOS 7, x86_64), then run:
fetch publish example-package
Ensure your config.yaml includes valid repository and release information.
fetchlinux.conf.example file in the repository includes sample settings for common scenarios (e.g., daily updates, custom mirrors).By following these steps and leveraging the official resources, you can effectively install and use FetchLinux to automate package management on your CentOS system. Always refer to the latest repository updates for compatibility with newer CentOS versions.