FreeBSD ports-mgmt guides
7 guides about ports-mgmt software and administration.
Browse ports-mgmtpackages →Top FreeBSD Package Updates Q1 2026
Summary of the most important FreeBSD package updates from Q1 2026. Notable version bumps, security fixes, new ports, and deprecations from January through March.
2026-04-09FreeBSD Package Management: Complete pkg Reference (2026)
Complete pkg command reference for FreeBSD: install, upgrade, audit, lock, autoremove, repository configuration, custom repos, Poudriere integration, and troubleshooting.
2026-04-09pkg on FreeBSD: Package Manager Review
Complete review of pkg, FreeBSD's package manager: architecture, essential commands, repository management, security auditing, package locking, and comparison with apt, dnf, and pacman.
2026-04-09Poudriere on FreeBSD: Custom Package Builder Review
Review of Poudriere on FreeBSD: building custom packages from ports, jail-based builds, repository management, CI integration, and when to use it vs pkg.
2026-04-09How to Build Custom FreeBSD Packages with Poudriere
Build custom FreeBSD packages with Poudriere: jail creation, ports tree setup, building packages with custom options, creating a local repository, and automating builds.
2026-04-09FreeBSD Package Management: pkg vs Ports Complete Guide
Complete guide to FreeBSD package management. Covers pkg binary packages, the Ports collection, building from source, Poudriere, repository configuration, and when to use each approach.
2026-03-29How to Update FreeBSD: System and Packages Guide
Complete guide to updating FreeBSD. Covers freebsd-update for the base system, pkg upgrade for packages, major version upgrades, boot environments for safe rollback, and automating updates.
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