rpmspectool ☆
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Description:
Utility for handling RPM spec files
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.100.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 29, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: rpm packaging spec-file developer-tools linux
Install: brew install rpmspectool
About:
rpmspectool is a command-line utility designed to simplify the management of RPM spec files. It automates the tedious process of downloading source files and patches defined within a spec file, verifying their checksums, and updating the spec accordingly. This tool is invaluable for package maintainers looking to streamline their workflow and ensure source integrity.
Key Features:
  • Automatically downloads source files and patches from URLs specified in spec files
  • Verifies downloaded files against checksums defined in the spec
  • Can update the spec file with new source URLs or versions
  • Supports handling of multiple sources and patches simultaneously
Use Cases:
  • Automating the initial setup of an RPM package build environment
  • Updating existing packages to new upstream versions
  • Verifying the integrity of source files for a build
Alternatives:
  • spectool – rpmspectool is a modern alternative, often considered more robust and feature-rich than the original GNU/Linux spectool.
  • rpmbuild – rpmbuild compiles packages but does not natively handle downloading external sources defined in the spec file.
Version History
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Oct 29, 2025 11:30am 0 VERSION_BUMP 6fde4ee6
Oct 12, 2025 11:40pm 2 VERSION_BUMP 8089a8fc
Oct 12, 2025 3:12pm 2 VERSION_BUMP 62a300a4
Oct 13, 2024 10:10am 1 VERSION_BUMP 879ce37a
Feb 4, 2024 10:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP acad60d7
Dec 19, 2023 5:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e195c18
Dec 18, 2023 9:01pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a10666fd
Aug 18, 2023 3:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP 43fc7e64
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