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# Package Request

## Request a New Package

1. Check if the package already exists: [pkgs.pkgforge.dev](https://pkgs.pkgforge.dev/)
2. Open an issue: [github.com/pkgforge/soarpkgs/issues/new](https://github.com/pkgforge/soarpkgs/issues/new/choose)

Include:

* Package name and homepage
* Why you want it added
* Link to source/releases

## Add a Package Yourself

See the [contribution guide](/repositories/soarpkgs/contribution.md) and [SBUILD specification](/sbuild/specification.md).

## Criteria

Packages should:

* Have an active upstream
* Be open source (preferably)
* Not duplicate existing packages
* Have clear licensing