amielke-overlay

Gentoo overlay with additional ebuilds for software not available in the main Gentoo repository.

Maintainer: Andreas Mielke

This overlay has a particular focus on gaming-related software, but also includes selected desktop applications outside the main Gentoo tree.

Package examples

This overlay currently includes ebuilds such as:

• www-client/zen-bin
• app-emulation/crossover
• app-office/softmaker-office-nx
• games-util/protonplus
• x11-misc/variety

Installation

Recommended method

Install eselect-repository if it is not already installed:

emerge --ask app-eselect/eselect-repository

Add the overlay:

eselect repository add amielke-overlay git https://github.com/amielke/amielke-overlay.git

Sync

Sync the overlay with Portage:

emaint sync -r amielke-overlay

Optional, if you use eix:

eix-sync

Manual method

Create /etc/portage/repos.conf/amielke-overlay.conf with:

[amielke-overlay]
location = /var/db/repos/amielke-overlay
sync-type = git
sync-uri = https://github.com/amielke/amielke-overlay.git
auto-sync = yes
masters = gentoo
priority = 50

Then sync the overlay:

emaint sync -r amielke-overlay

Usage

Install packages as usual with Portage:

emerge --ask category/package

Notes

This overlay provides additional ebuilds for software not available in the main Gentoo repository.

It is distributed directly through Git and does not need to be listed in the official Gentoo repository list in order to work.

Most ebuilds in this overlay are primarily tested on amd64.

Some packages are source-based, while others repackage upstream binary releases.

Some ebuilds may be experimental or under active testing.

Please review ebuilds before using them on important systems.

Issues

If you find a problem with an ebuild, please open an issue in the GitHub issue tracker for this repository.

Disclaimer

This overlay is provided as-is. Use it at your own risk.