deb-package-builder

Build Debian packages with proper control files, dependencies, and maintainer scripts

509 stars

Best use case

deb-package-builder is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Build Debian packages with proper control files, dependencies, and maintainer scripts

Teams using deb-package-builder should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/deb-package-builder/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/desktop-development/skills/deb-package-builder/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/deb-package-builder/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How deb-package-builder Compares

Feature / Agent	deb-package-builder	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Build Debian packages with proper control files, dependencies, and maintainer scripts

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# deb-package-builder

Build Debian packages (.deb) with proper control files, dependencies, and maintainer scripts for Ubuntu, Debian, and derivatives.

## Capabilities

- Generate DEBIAN/control file
- Configure package dependencies
- Create maintainer scripts (postinst, prerm, etc.)
- Set up desktop integration
- Configure file permissions
- Build package with dpkg-deb
- Sign packages with GPG

## Input Schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "properties": {
    "projectPath": { "type": "string" },
    "packageName": { "type": "string" },
    "version": { "type": "string" },
    "dependencies": { "type": "array" },
    "architecture": { "enum": ["amd64", "arm64", "all"] }
  },
  "required": ["projectPath", "packageName", "version"]
}
```

## DEBIAN/control

```
Package: myapp
Version: 1.0.0
Section: utils
Priority: optional
Architecture: amd64
Depends: libc6 (>= 2.17), libgtk-3-0
Maintainer: Your Name <email@example.com>
Description: My Application
 A longer description of my application
 that can span multiple lines.
```

## Build Command

```bash
dpkg-deb --build --root-owner-group myapp_1.0.0_amd64
```

## Related Skills

- `rpm-spec-generator`
- `linux-gpg-signing`

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