NAME
cdist-type__package - Manage packages
DESCRIPTION
This cdist type allows you to install or uninstall packages on the target. It dispatches the actual work to the package system dependant types.
REQUIRED PARAMETERS
- state
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The state the package should be in, either "installed" or "uninstalled"
OPTIONAL PARAMETERS
- name
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The name of the package to install. Default is to use the object_id as the package name.
- version
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The version of the package to install. Default is to install the version choosen by the local package manager.
- type
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The package type to use. Default is determined based on the $os explorer variable. e.g. package_apt for Debian package_emerge for Gentoo
EXAMPLES
# Install the package vim on the target __package vim --state installed # Same but install specific version __package vim --state installed --version 7.3.50 # Force use of a specific package type __package vim --state installed --type __package_apt
SEE ALSO
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cdist-type(7)
COPYING
Copyright (C) 2011 Steven Armstrong. Free use of this software is granted under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3).