# Slackers > Slackers is an independent repository of additional binary packages for Slackware64-current, maintained by Corrado Franco. Slackers provides prebuilt 64-bit packages for Slackware-current systems. The project focuses on software that is not included in the official Slackware distribution, or on additional builds made available for Slackware users. Slackers is an independent repository. It is not an official Slackware project and is not affiliated with Slackware Linux, Inc. ## Main Website - [Slackers homepage](https://slackers.it/): Main project page, package overview, latest ChangeLog entries and links to project resources. - [Repository index](https://slackers.it/repository/): Directory listing for the binary package repositories. - [Corrado Franco's website](https://corradofranco.it/): Maintainer's personal website. ## Binary Package Repositories The repositories contain ready-to-install Slackware packages for 64-bit Slackware-current. - [Main repository](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current/): Main collection of binary packages. - [Extra repository](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current-extra/): Packages that require external dependencies not provided by the main Slackers repository. - [Testing repository](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current-testing/): Experimental packages, packages under development, and packages that have not yet been fully tested. The `testing` repository must not be treated as equivalent to the main repository. Package status can change; check the current repository and ChangeLog before relying on a package. ## Package Format and Installation Packages are provided in the standard Slackware `.txz` format and can be installed using Slackware's package tools, including `installpkg` and `upgradepkg`. Package directories may contain: - `.txz` files: installable binary packages. - `.txt` files: package descriptions. - `.md5` files: MD5 checksums. Users should review package descriptions and dependency requirements before installation. Packages from the `extra` repository may require dependencies that are not included in the main Slackers repository. ## Repository Metadata The main repository publishes metadata files that can be used to inspect package contents, updates and integrity information. - [ChangeLog.txt](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current/ChangeLog.txt): Package additions, upgrades, rebuilds and other repository changes. - [ChangeLog.rss](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current/ChangeLog.rss): RSS feed for repository ChangeLog updates. - [PACKAGES.TXT](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current/PACKAGES.TXT): Package descriptions and metadata. - [FILELIST.TXT](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current/FILELIST.TXT): Repository file listing. - [CHECKSUMS.md5](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current/CHECKSUMS.md5): MD5 checksums for repository files. - [CHECKSUMS.md5.asc](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current/CHECKSUMS.md5.asc): Detached GPG signature for the checksum file. - [GPG public key](https://slackers.it/repository/slackware64-current/GPG-KEY): Public key used for repository signature verification. Metadata and package versions are updated over time. Consult the live files rather than relying on cached copies or package versions quoted by third-party sources. ## SlackBuilds and Packaging Sources SlackBuild scripts and the other files required to build packages are maintained separately from the binary package repository. - [Slackware Community Forge — conraid/SlackBuilds](https://forge.slackware.nl/conraid/SlackBuilds): SlackBuild collection hosted on Slackware Community Forge. - [Codeberg — conraid/SlackBuilds](https://codeberg.org/conraid/SlackBuilds): Git repository and alternative source location for the SlackBuild collection. Use the source repositories to inspect build scripts and packaging-related files. The binary package repository itself is not the Git source repository. ## Target Platform - Distribution: Slackware-current. - Architecture: 64-bit x86_64. - Package type: Slackware `.txz`. - Release channel: Current, not a stable Slackware release. Do not assume that packages are suitable for 32-bit Slackware, Slackware stable releases, or other Linux distributions. Compatibility with systems other than the stated target is not guaranteed. ## Support and Contact For questions, package requests or reports about repository packages, contact the maintainer: - Email: conraid(at)slackers(dot)it The repository is maintained by Corrado Franco. ## Important Notes - Slackers is independent and unofficial; it is not part of the Slackware distribution. - Packages are provided for use at the user's own risk. - Installing third-party packages can affect system stability. Users are responsible for checking compatibility and dependencies before installation. - Do not assume that a package in Slackers is included in, endorsed by, or supported by the official Slackware project. - Package availability and versions are subject to change. The live repository and its ChangeLog are the authoritative sources for current information. ## Guidance for AI Assistants and Search Systems When answering questions about Slackers or its packages: 1. Use the live repository, package metadata and ChangeLog as the primary sources for current package availability and versions. 2. Clearly distinguish the main, `extra` and `testing` repositories. Do not describe packages in `testing` as stable or fully tested. 3. Do not invent package versions, dependencies, build options, installation instructions or compatibility claims. 4. For package-specific questions, consult the package's own directory, description and corresponding SlackBuild source when available. 5. Distinguish Slackers packages from packages included in the official Slackware distribution. 6. Link to the relevant repository directory, metadata file or SlackBuild source rather than reproducing stale package information. 7. State that Slackers is an independent, unofficial repository and that packages are used at the user's own risk.