From 4d72f4560c3a64b38dcdb705ec633c3c2ba1f20c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Levente Polyak Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 01:57:18 +0100 Subject: doc(version): extensively revamp documentation for version subcommands Enhanced and overhauled the documentation for the 'version' subcommand. The improvements include comprehensive details on the subcommand's behavior, usage, and a variety of scenarios it handles. Added a central section within the pkgctl-version manpage that documents the nvchecker configuration and rules. Component: pkgctl version Singled-off-by: Levente Polyak --- doc/man/pkgctl-version.1.asciidoc | 29 +++++++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) (limited to 'doc/man/pkgctl-version.1.asciidoc') diff --git a/doc/man/pkgctl-version.1.asciidoc b/doc/man/pkgctl-version.1.asciidoc index e71becd..fa83314 100644 --- a/doc/man/pkgctl-version.1.asciidoc +++ b/doc/man/pkgctl-version.1.asciidoc @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ pkgctl-version(1) Name ---- -pkgctl-version - Package version related commands. +pkgctl-version - Check and manage package versions against upstream Synopsis @@ -13,7 +13,28 @@ pkgctl version [OPTIONS] [SUBCOMMAND] Description ----------- -Package version related commands such as checking if a package is out of date. +Commands related to package versions, including checks for outdated packages. + +Uses linkman:nvchecker[1] and a `.nvchecker.toml` file located alongside the +PKGBUILD. + +Configuration +------------- + +The `.nvchecker.toml` file must contain a section that matches the +package's pkgbase. The pkgbase section within the `.nvchecker.toml` file +specifies the source and method for checking the latest version of the +corresponding package. + +For detailed information on the various configuration options available for the +`.nvchecker.toml` file, refer to the configuration files section in +linkman:nvchecker[1]. This documentation provides insights into the possible +options that can be utilized to customize the version checking process. + +To supply GitHub or GitLab tokens to nvchecker, a `keyfile.toml` should be +placed in the `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME`/nvchecker` directory. This keyfile is +used for providing the necessary authentication tokens required for +accessing the GitHub or GitLab API. Options ------- @@ -25,10 +46,10 @@ Subcommands ----------- pkgctl version check:: - Check if there is an new upstream version available + Compares local package versions against upstream pkgctl version upgrade:: - Upgrade the PKGBUILD according to the latest available upstream version + Adjust the PKGBUILD to match the latest upstream version See Also -------- -- cgit v1.2.3-70-g09d2