Repogen – a static site generator for package repositories
Hi HN, Package repositories don't need to be complicated. They're just static files: metadata indexes and the packages themselves. Yet somehow hosting your own feels like you need dedicated infrastructure and deep knowledge of obscure tooling. repogen is an SSG for package repos. Point it at your .deb/.rpm/.apk files, it generates the static structure, you upload to S3 or any web host. Done. $0.02/month to host packages for your whole team. It supports Debian, RPM, Alpine, Pacman, and Homebrew. Has incremental mode for updating repos without redownloading everything. Handles…
Repogen – a static site generator for package repositories launched on January 6, 2026 with 38 votes, #594 of 14,585 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Repogen is a static site generator that simplifies hosting private package repositories. Users point it at their .deb, .rpm, .apk, or other package files, and it generates the necessary metadata and repository structure for upload to S3 or any web host. It supports Debian, RPM, Alpine, Pacman, and Homebrew packages, includes an incremental mode to avoid reprocessing existing files, and handles package signing. Designed for teams seeking low-cost, straightforward package hosting without complex infrastructure.
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From the sources
Repogen is a CLI tool that generates static repository structures for multiple package managers. It scans directories for packages, generates appropriate metadata files, and signs repositories with GPG/RSA keys. - ralt/repogen
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi HN, Package repositories don't need to be complicated. They're just static files: metadata indexes and the packages themselves. Yet somehow hosting your own feels like you need dedicated infrastructure and deep knowledge of obscure tooling. repogen is an SSG for package repos. Point it at your…
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