Observed arrival · 2026-09-08

Debark, the offline Debian package ferry

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An open-source CLI and desktop app that bundles Debian and Ubuntu packages with their dependencies for installation on machines without internet access.

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The workflow separates package preparation from installation: users describe a target system, download packages and dependencies on an online Linux computer, then carry a self-contained folder to the offline machine. The bundle includes a local apt repository, an exact package list, a README, and checksums, while optional signing lets the target verify who built it. The documented example uses Ubuntu 24.04 and a public key before running the offline install command.

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