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paozaf

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Registered: 2012-11-29

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[SOLVED] Rename aur package

Hi all,
I am the maintainer of an AUR package.
I would like to change the name of the package, but I don't want to lose the discussion on the package page and the history of the package.

My question is if I can change the package name without losing all this stuff.

Thank you very much.

Best,
Paolo

Last edited by paozaf (2024-09-06 14:43:38)

Trilby

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Registered: 2011-11-29

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Re: [SOLVED] Rename aur package

I'm pretty sure the recommended approach is to create the new package (perhaps with 'replaces=($oldpkg)`), then request to merge in the old package's comments / history.

Last edited by Trilby (2024-09-02 13:34:11)

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Scimmia

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Registered: 2012-09-01

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Re: [SOLVED] Rename aur package

merging will merge comments and votes, it's up to you to retain the git history.

paozaf

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Registered: 2012-11-29

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Re: [SOLVED] Rename aur package

Got it!
Thanks a lot.

Paolo