PackStack

A modern, open-source package installer that helps you discover and install software across multiple operating systems.

Overview

PackStack is a web application that lets you search for software packages from official package repositories and generate custom installation scripts. Simply select your operating system, search for packages, and get a ready-to-run script to install everything at once.

Features

• Real-time Search – Search official package repositories directly
• Multi-platform Support – Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu/Debian, Arch, Fedora)
• Bulk Installation – Select multiple packages and generate a single script
• Smart Scripts – Generated scripts include error handling, verification, and idempotent operations
• No Account Required – Completely anonymous, no tracking or analytics
• Modern UI – Clean, responsive interface with smooth animations

Supported Platforms

Platform	Package Manager
Windows	Winget
macOS	Homebrew (formulae & casks)
Ubuntu/Debian	APT
Arch Linux	Pacman + AUR (yay/paru)
Fedora	DNF

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/atayiilmaz/packstack.git
cd packstack

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run development server
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Building for Production

# Build the application
npm run build

# Preview production build
npm run start

The project is configured for static export and can be deployed to any static hosting service.

Tech Stack

• Next.js 16 – React framework with App Router
• React 19 – UI library
• TypeScript – Type safety
• Tailwind CSS v4 – Styling
• shadcn/ui – UI components

Project Structure

packstack/
├── src/
│   ├── app/              # Next.js app router pages
│   ├── components/       # React components
│   ├── lib/              # Package manager clients
│   └── types/            # TypeScript definitions
├── public/               # Static assets
└── package.json

How It Works

1. Select Platform – Choose your operating system
2. Search Packages – Real-time search against official APIs
3. Select Packages – Add packages to your install list
4. Generate Script – Get a custom installation script with:
   • Package manager verification
   • Error handling
   • Progress tracking
   • Idempotent operations

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Package data is sourced from official package repositories
• Built with Next.js
• UI components from shadcn/ui