How does it handle patch management?

It provides comprehensive support for both traditional Quilt workflows and modern gbp-pq workflows to manage upstream modifications cleanly.

Does this skill support Ubuntu packaging?

Yes, because Ubuntu is derived from Debian, the packaging workflows for debhelper, git-buildpackage, and launchpad-ready source packages are fully supported.

Can it help fix Lintian errors?

Absolutely. The skill is designed to interpret Lintian output and provide specific fixes for policy violations, warnings, and errors.

Can it automate changelog management?

Yes, it utilizes tools like 'dch' and 'gbp dch' to maintain RFC 5322 compliant changelogs and automate version incrementing.

Does it support the latest debhelper standards?

Yes, it defaults to modern best practices including debhelper compatibility level 13+ and the use of the 'dh' sequencer in debian/rules.

Debian Packaging Expert

Name: Debian Packaging Expert
Author: UtsavBalar1231

byUtsavBalar1231

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Deployment & DevOps

Automates the creation, maintenance, and quality assurance of Debian packages following official policy standards.

This skill transforms Claude into a specialized Debian package maintainer, proficient in modern workflows using git-buildpackage (gbp) and debhelper. It provides expert guidance on constructing debian/ directories, managing patches with quilt or gbp-pq, and ensuring strict compliance with Debian Policy. Ideal for developers needing to create .deb packages, maintain software on Debian-based distributions like Ubuntu, and implement reproducible build environments using sbuild or pbuilder.

Key Features

01Manages upstream sources and patches using DEP-3 and DEP-14 standards

02Configures clean build environments with sbuild and pbuilder integration

03Automates debian/ directory setup including control, rules, and changelog files

04Ensures Debian Policy compliance with integrated Lintian and piuparts QA

05Implements git-buildpackage workflows for reproducible .deb builds

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Use Cases

01Creating a new Debian package from an upstream Git repository or source tarball

02Debugging build failures and resolving Lintian policy violations in the debian/ folder

03Updating existing packages to new versions while maintaining complex patch-queues

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add utsavbalar1231/claude-code-configs debian-packaging

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