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Add support for Void Linux through xbps-install

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#50,820 opened on Nov 13, 2025

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all, Linux

Description

Description: The Brave Browser installation script currently fails on Void Linux because it doesn’t detect a supported package manager. Void Linux uses xbps-install for package management.

System details: Linux 6.12.57_1 #1 SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Tue Nov 4 00:14:17 UTC 2025 x86_64 GNU/Linux

NAME="Void" ID="void" PRETTY_NAME="Void Linux" HOME_URL="https://voidlinux.org/" DOCUMENTATION_URL="https://docs.voidlinux.org/" LOGO="void-logo" ANSI_COLOR="0;38;2;71;128;97" DISTRIB_ID="void"

Request: Please add detection and installation support for Void Linux (using xbps-install).

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Tech stack
shell
Domain
devops
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
basic shell scriptingunderstanding of Linux package managers
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
80
Research direction
The issue requests adding Void Linux support via xbps install to the Brave browser installation script. Look at the existing script (likely a shell script in the repository) where package manager detection occurs (e.g., for apt, yum, pacman). Add a case for Void Linux by checking for the presence of xbps install and using it to install Brave. Ensure the script can detect Void Linux via /etc/os release (ID="void"). Test the change on a Void Linux system if possible. The change is localized and should follow the pattern of existing package manager handling.
Add support for Void Linux through xbps-install · brave/brave-browser#50820 | Good First Issue