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pacman (package manager) vs zgen

A side-by-side look at pacman (package manager) and zgen. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

pacman (package manager)

pacman (package manager)

Os & Utilities

Pacman is a package manager for Arch Linux and its variants. It manages software packages, allowing users to easily install, update, and remove applications and libraries. Pacman is known for its simplicity, speed, and extensive repository support.

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zgen

zgen

Os & Utilities

zgen is a lightweight and fast zsh plugin manager that allows you to easily load zsh plugins and completions without altering your .zshrc file. It handles cloning repos and adding them to your path automatically.

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