Unipac - Universal package manager for Linux - looking for feedback and ideas

Hey opensource subreddit!


I'm in the early design phase of a new open-source project called Unipac (Universal Package Manager) and would love to get feedback from the community before diving deep into implementation.

# The Problem I'm Trying to Solve

Linux package management is fragmented. We have distro-specific package managers (apt, pacman, dnf), language-specific ones (pip, npm, cargo, gem), and each creates its own silo. When you need Python packages, Node modules, and system libraries together, you're juggling multiple tools. Add to that the single-version constraint most package managers enforce, and you end up with version conflicts that force you into containers or language-specific virtual environments.

# What Unipac Aims to Do

Unipac is designed to provide unified package and environment management with these key features:

Universal interface \- Install from any package manager through one tool. unipac get pip::numpy:1.24, unipac get apt::python:3.11, etc.

Multi-version support \- Multiple versions of the same package can coexist. Different applications can use different versions without conflicts through consumer-based routing.

Lightweight isolation \- Environment isolation without container overhead. Uses symlinks and filesystem redirection rather than duplicating entire OS images.

Reproducible environments \- Git-like snapshots of environments that can be shared and restored exactly.

Cross-distribution \- Use packages from any distro on any distro (within reason - binaries are fundamentally compatible, just paths differ). We use Kotlin DSL to provide new package managers, everything is customizable via plugins.

Environments (called "universes") are defined in a Kotlin DSL similar to Gradle, making them code that can be versioned and shared.

# Current Status

Unipac on GitHub : Very early - still in architecture and design phase. Not much code yet, just exploring whether this approach makes sense and what features would actually be useful. I'm just working on the DSL because that's where pacakge manager are being connected. later on I'll jump onto the core logics in C++.

# Questions for the Community

1. Does this problem resonate with you? Do you currently struggle with package management fragmentation or version conflicts?
2. What features would be most valuable? What would make this worth switching from your current workflow?
3. What am I missing? Are there edge cases or requirements I haven't thought about?
4. Similar projects? I know about Nix, Conda, Spack, containers, etc. What makes them insufficient for your use cases?
5. Would you actually use this? Being honest - if this existed and worked well, would you adopt it, or is your current solution good enough?

# Technical Approach

The core insight is that Linux binaries and libraries are fundamentally compatible across distros - differences are mostly in file paths and package metadata formats. Unipac acts as a translation layer, downloading packages from existing package managers, storing them in a unified repository, and using symlinks to create isolated environments. Consumer-based routing ensures the right versions reach the right applications.

Stack will be C++ (performance-critical parts) and Kotlin (DSL, higher-level logic). **MAYBE a GUI later on as well**

# Not Looking For

I'm not trying to advertise or promote this - there's nothing to use yet. Just want to validate the concept and gather ideas from people who deal with these problems daily.

Thoughts? Criticisms? Feature suggestions? Areas I should research more?

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Relaticle - Open-source CRM alternative to HubSpot/Salesforce

Hi r/opensource!

I've released Relaticle, an open-source CRM that aims to be a genuine alternative to proprietary solutions like HubSpot, Salesforce, and Pipedrive.

# Why Open Source?

After working with various CRMs, I noticed a pattern:

Free tiers are limited and push you toward paid plans
Your customer data is locked in their ecosystem
Per-seat pricing makes scaling expensive
Customization requires expensive add-ons or enterprise plans

Relaticle is AGPL-3.0 licensed \- fully open source with strong copyleft protection. You can use it, modify it, and self-host it freely. If you modify and distribute it, you must share your changes.

# What it does

Contact & Company Management: Track relationships with full interaction history
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AI Summaries: Optional AI-powered insights (bring your own API key)
Import/Export: CSV support for data portability
Multi-workspace: Team isolation with role-based access

# Tech Stack

Built with mature, well-supported technologies:

Laravel 12 (PHP 8.4)
Filament 4 admin framework
PostgreSQL / MySQL
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Meilisearch for full-text search (optional)

# Contributing

The project welcomes contributions:

Code: PRs for features, bug fixes, improvements
Documentation: Help make it easier for others to use
Translations: i18n support coming soon
Testing: Find and report bugs

# Links

GitHub: https://github.com/relaticle/relaticle
Documentation: [https://relaticle.com/documentation](https://relaticle.com/documentation)
Discord: Community chat for questions and discussion

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Context:

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Live demos

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\-Any red flags in the code or manifest?



Im pretty cautious with unknown extensions, especially ones with no reviews.

If this thing is legit and safe, I would love to use it, and recommend it, since it seems like a small solo developer project.

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Calling all open source professionals.


Perforce OpenLogic and our partners Open Source Initiative (OSI) and Eclipse Foundation, are seeking insights from OSS users worldwide to produce a comprehensive report on open source usage and emerging trends.


The more responses we get, the more accurate and valuable the final report will be for the entire open source community.

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