Show HN: Repogen – a static site generator for package repositories
tlar Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Hi HN,
Package repositories don't need to be complicated. They're just static files: metadata indexes and the packages themselves. Yet somehow hosting your own feels like you need dedicated infrastructure and deep knowledge of obscure tooling.
repogen is an SSG for package repos. Point it at your .deb/.rpm/.apk files, it generates the static structure, you upload to S3 or any web host. Done. $0.02/month to host packages for your whole team.
It supports Debian, RPM, Alpine, Pacman, and Homebrew. Has incremental mode for updating repos without redownloading everything. Handles signing. Very alpha, but it works. Would love to get feedback!
Summary
The article describes Repogen, a command-line tool that generates a Git repository from a set of configuration files. It provides a simple way to create and manage multiple repository structures, making it useful for developers and teams working on complex projects.
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