aptly ☆
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Description:
Swiss army knife for Debian repository management
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.6.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: debian repository apt devops sysadmin
Install: brew install aptly
About:
Aptly is a command-line tool designed for building and managing Debian package repositories. It allows users to mirror repositories, create snapshots of package states, and publish repositories via HTTP or S3. Its core value lies in enabling reproducible and version-controlled repository management, essential for reliable system administration and CI/CD pipelines.
Key Features:
  • Repository mirroring and snapshotting
  • S3 and HTTP publishing capabilities
  • Package dependency resolution and processing
  • Differential snapshot comparison
Use Cases:
  • Creating stable, point-in-time Debian repositories for production environments
  • Mirroring upstream repositories for internal network access
  • Managing internal package distributions for DevOps workflows
Alternatives:
  • reprepro – Reprepro is a more established tool but lacks built-in snapshotting and S3 publishing features found in Aptly.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 8:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8a241695
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