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General Questions

Terra is a rolling-release Fedora repository for all the software you need. With Terra, you can install the latest packages knowing that quality and security are assured.Terra provides a monorepo containing package manifests for all packages, ensuring consistent quality and rapid updates as soon as upstream projects release them.
Terra supports:
  • Fedora (all editions including standard and immutable/atomic)
  • Enterprise Linux (EL) (currently only EL10)
Not all packages available in Terra are available in Terra EL at this time.
Terra offers optional subrepos for specialized packages:
  • terra-release-extras - Packages which conflict with Fedora packages, such as patched versions
  • terra-release-mesa - Patched and codec-complete Mesa
  • terra-release-nvidia - NVIDIA drivers
  • terra-release-multimedia - Multimedia packages (work in progress)
Extra care and caution may be needed as some subrepo packages may conflict with other repositories such as RPM Fusion.
Terra distinguishes itself through:
  • Rolling-release model - Updates pushed as soon as upstream releases them
  • Quality assurance - All packages go through quality and security checks
  • Monorepo structure - All package manifests in one place for consistency
  • Active community - Responsive support and transparent development

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Installation & Setup

No, Terra can coexist with RPM Fusion. However, some packages in Terra subrepos (particularly terra-release-extras) may conflict with packages from other repositories.Review the subrepo descriptions carefully before installing them to understand potential conflicts.
Yes! Terra supports immutable Fedora editions like Silverblue, Kinoite, and other atomic variants.The installation process is slightly different:
curl -fsSL https://github.com/terrapkg/subatomic-repos/raw/main/terra.repo | pkexec tee /etc/yum.repos.d/terra.repo
sudo rpm-ostree install terra-release
Terra has the same system requirements as Fedora or Enterprise Linux. Since Terra is a package repository (not a distribution), it doesn’t impose additional requirements beyond what the base system needs.Individual packages may have their own dependencies, which will be automatically resolved by your package manager.
After installing terra-release, verify the installation:
# Check if Terra repos are enabled
dnf repolist | grep terra

# Search for a package in Terra
dnf search --repo=terra <package-name>
You should see Terra repositories listed in the output.

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Package Management

You can search for Terra packages using multiple methods:Using DNF:
dnf search --repo=terra <package-name>
Online package databases:
Terra follows a rolling-release model, which means updates are pushed as soon as the upstream project releases them and they pass Terra’s quality and security checks.This typically means you get updates faster than traditional repository models that wait for scheduled release cycles.
Yes! Terra welcomes package requests from the community. You can:
  1. Check if the package has already been requested in the GitHub issues
  2. Submit a package request following the contribution guidelines
  3. Join the community chat to discuss your request
See the contribution documentation for detailed steps.
If you experience issues after a package update:
  1. Check the troubleshooting guide for common solutions
  2. Report the issue on the GitHub repository with details about your system and the problem
  3. You can temporarily downgrade the package if needed while the issue is investigated
Terra maintainers respond to issues promptly and will work to resolve problems quickly.

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Security & Privacy

Fyra Labs (Terra’s maintainer) is committed to ensuring user security:
  • Security vulnerabilities are addressed as soon as upstream releases patches
  • Infrastructure and packaging vulnerabilities are taken seriously
  • Any security breaches are publicly disclosed with full transparency
Since Terra is a rolling-release repository, security updates are typically available very quickly after upstream releases them.
For vulnerabilities in Terra’s infrastructure or packaging:For vulnerabilities in upstream packages:
  • Report directly to the upstream project
  • If the upstream is unmaintained or doesn’t respond, file a security advisory with Terra
Terra is a package repository and does not collect user data. The only information transmitted is standard package manager requests (which packages you’re downloading) when you install or update packages.This is the same level of information shared with any package repository you use.
Yes, Terra packages are GPG-signed. The initial installation uses --nogpgcheck only for the initial terra-release package, which contains the GPG keys. After that, all subsequent package installations are verified using GPG signatures.

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Contributing

There are many ways to contribute:
  • Submit package requests for software you’d like to see in Terra
  • Report bugs and issues you encounter
  • Contribute package manifests for new software
  • Improve documentation to help other users
  • Help other community members in chat channels
Start by reading the contribution guide and guidelines.
Not necessarily! While packaging experience is helpful for contributing package manifests, there are many ways to contribute:
  • Documentation improvements
  • Testing packages and reporting issues
  • Helping other users
  • Suggesting improvements to the project
If you want to learn packaging, the Terra community is happy to help you get started.
Packages added to Terra must meet quality and security standards. Review the guidelines for detailed criteria.Key considerations include:
  • Package quality and maintenance status
  • License compatibility
  • Security considerations
  • Conflicts with existing packages

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Technical Details

A monorepo (monolithic repository) means all package manifests are stored in a single Git repository. This approach provides:
  • Consistency - Easier to maintain consistent packaging standards
  • Transparency - All changes are visible in one place
  • Efficiency - Simplified build and testing processes
  • Collaboration - Easier for contributors to work across packages
Terra is developed by Fyra Labs, which also develops Ultramarine Linux. Terra serves as a package repository that can be used by Fedora, Enterprise Linux, and Ultramarine Linux users.The community resources are shared between these projects.
Terra uses RPM package format, the standard for Fedora and Enterprise Linux distributions. This ensures compatibility with the package managers (DNF/YUM) on these systems.
Terra is specifically designed for Fedora and Enterprise Linux. Using Terra packages on other distributions is not supported and may cause system issues.If you’re using a different distribution, check if Terra has a version for it or look for alternative repositories compatible with your system.

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Getting Help

Multiple support channels are available:The community is active and responsive - you’ll typically get help quickly.
Yes! Check the troubleshooting guide for solutions to common issues and problems.

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