void-linux / void-linux/void-packages

Package request: box64

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Description

Package name

box64

Package homepage

https://github.com/ptitSeb/box64

Description

Box64 lets you run x86_64 Linux programs (such as games) on non-x86_64 Linux systems, like ARM, Termux, Android, and more.

Does the requested package meet the package requirements?

System, Compiled

Is the requested package released?

Yes

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the Void package requirements and the box64 project homepage linked in the issue. Review how comparable compiled system packages are represented in void-packages before determining the package metadata and build steps. Done means box64 is available as a Void package and satisfies the stated system and compiled-package requirements.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
build-system
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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