Debian artifact

A Debian artifact is a *.deb package file containing compiled software, metadata, dependencies, and other resources for Debian and Ubuntu-based systems.

Package formatPackage format

DEB is a package format used in Debian-based systems. A DEB package is an archive containing:

• Compiled executables and libraries.
• Package metadata (name, version, description, dependencies).
• Installation and deletion scripts.
• Configuration files.

Debian artifacts are used to distribute software you can install and manage using the APT (Advanced Package Tool) and dpkg package managers.

Metadata signingMetadata signing

Cloud Registry supports signing Debian registry metadata with a GPG key. The signature allows clients to verify the authenticity of packages before the installation.

When creating a registry with a metadata signature:

• The secret part of the GPG key is stored in Yandex Lockbox.
• Cloud Registry automatically signs registry metadata on every update.
• Clients use the public part of the GPG key to verify the signature.

For more information on signature settings, see Preparing a GPG key.

Useful linksUseful links

• Supported artifact types
• Configuring the APT package manager
• Pushing a Debian package to a registry
• Pulling a Debian package from a registry