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Page request: dpkg-buildpackage

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#21969 opened on Apr 9, 2026

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help wantednew command

Description

Command description

Create packages on Debian based systems

Command details

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Documentation

https://manned.org/dpkg-buildpackage

Platform

Common

VCS repository link (e.g. GitHub, GitLab)

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
shell
Domain
documentation
Issue type
documentation
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.
under 1 hour
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 knowledge of dpkg buildpackageFamiliarity with tldr page format
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90
Research direction
Read the man page at https://manned.org/dpkg buildpackage to understand the command's common options. Review existing tldr pages in the repository to follow the format and style. Create a new page file under pages/common/. Ensure the page contains a brief description, typical usage examples, and common options.