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alien_package_converter

Alien is a program that converts between the rpm, dpkg, stampede slp, and slackware tgz file formats

  • cli-tool
  • COMMAND-LINE
  • PACKAGE-MANAGEMENT
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Converts Linux package archives between formats such as RPM, Debian dpkg, Stampede SLP, and Slackware TGZ. It is useful for packagers and administrators who need to inspect or adapt a package from another distribution.

Converted packages are not guaranteed to be correct or safe for the target system. Review scripts, dependencies, file paths, and maintainer actions before installing anything produced by the converter.

How to run

alien

Commands: alien

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