pkgctl-auth

Manage pkgctl service authentication

TLDR

Log in to Arch GitLab for pkgctl operations
$ pkgctl auth login
Show whether credentials are configured
$ pkgctl auth status

SYNOPSIS

pkgctl auth command

DESCRIPTION

pkgctl auth manages authentication for pkgctl with services like GitLab. It handles login credentials for package repository operations and source control integration.Authentication is required for operations that interact with Arch Linux infrastructure, such as releasing packages and managing repository access.

PARAMETERS

login

Authenticate with the GitLab instance
status
Display current authentication status

CAVEATS

Credentials are stored locally. Ensure proper permissions on credential files to prevent unauthorized access.

HISTORY

Part of pkgctl, the Arch Linux package control tool for official repository maintainers.

SEE ALSO

pkgctl(1), pkgctl-release(1)