Classic mode

kmpkg has two operation modes: classic mode and manifest mode. For most users, we recommend manifest mode.

In classic mode, kmpkg maintains a central installed tree inside the kmpkg instance built up by individual kmpkg install and kmpkg remove commands. This central set of packages can then be shared by any number of projects.

Because the set of installed packages is not associated with an individual project, classic mode operates similarly to tools like brew or apt. However, the set is still associated with a kmpkg instance, and each instance of kmpkg (such as separate git clone copies) will have its own set of classic mode packages installed.

To learn how to install dependencies in classic mode, see Tutorial: Install a dependency from the command line.