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.TH "apk-cache" "5" "2024-10-29"
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.SH NAME
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\fB/etc/apk/cache\fR - local cache of package files
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.SH DESCRIPTION
.PP
If \fB/etc/apk/cache\fR is a symlink to a local directory, \fBapk\fR(8) will use it as
a local cache for downloaded package files and repository indicies.\& The cache
must not reside on a tmpfs.\&
.PP
To enable the apk cache, run the following commands as root:
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mkdir -p /var/cache/apk
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ln -s /var/cache/apk /etc/apk/cache
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For information on cache maintenance, see \fBapk-cache\fR(8).\&