I'm looking to create a new temporary user and set up a rice (desktop customization), but I want to avoid installing packages globally so my system doesn't get cluttered. Are there any local package managers that can install to ~/.local/bin? I know tools like pipx, cargo, and npm are available, but they don't have extensive repositories. I'm specifically interested in something that can access the main Arch repositories or similar. Any suggestions?
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Typically, package managers are designed to install globally. However, you could check out Distrobox; it allows you to install applications from any distro. For console apps, Homebrew might work too!
Adding Nix to the options could be a good idea, as it supports a lot of different packages.
Make sure to mention your specific distro and any relevant hardware details when asking for help; it really helps others assist you better!
I didn't realize Homebrew worked on Linux! But I'm looking for something that has a broader range like the Arch repos. It might be easier to create my own setup with bash and git.