emerge --buildpkg

Creates a binary package during compilation, which is stored in PKGDIR.

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Syntax

$emerge --buildpkg package-name

Examples

$emerge --buildpkg sys-apps/portage

Typical use cases

Standard usage

emerge --buildpkg --help

Detailed Help

man emerge --buildpkg

Note Enables distribution of pre-compiled packages within your own network.

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