good luck :)
于 2026年5月6日 GMT+08:00 14:08:05，DeepChirp <[email protected]> 写道： >Hello everyone, > >I am DeepChirp ("深鸣" in Chinese). Sponsored by Felix Yan and >George Hu (in alphabetical order), I'm writing this email to apply >to become an Arch Linux Package Maintainer. > >I have a deep passion for free and open-source software, which makes >me feel like I'm in a utopia. I tried Ubuntu when I was in middle >school. After entering university, I started to use Arch Linux on >account of its simplicity and freedom. > >I am deeply captivated by the fact that my contributions can change >the world, so I have been actively contributing to the AUR and Arch >Linux CN; the latter is an unofficial Chinese community. > >My contributions can be viewed via the links below: > >- Arch Linux CN: > <https://github.com/archlinuxcn/repo/commits/master/?author=DeepChirp> >- AUR: > <https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/?SeB=m&K=DeepChirp> > >I believe I have the necessary skills to maintain software packages. I >have some understanding of operating systems and also know some >compilation options. > >For example, the `rustnet` package, which I previously maintained on >the AUR, was later included in the official repositories. > >- <https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/packaging/packages/rustnet> > >I am confident I can also handle the packaging of more complex >Electron applications. For instance, I would remove the bundled >Electron runtime and delete unnecessary content (such as `.map` files) >as well as dependencies to reduce the binary size. > >- <https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/upscayl> >- <https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/piclist> >- ><https://github.com/archlinuxcn/repo/blob/8d3d4805545fa90c3b8fc234524359cb7c5ce74a/archlinuxcn/superproductivity/PKGBUILD> > >I believe I am also capable of handling more complex software packages >like `yaak`, which requires distinct compilation parameters for its >frontend and backend when enabling LTO. So I handled the separation >safely. > >- ><https://github.com/archlinuxcn/repo/blob/8d3d4805545fa90c3b8fc234524359cb7c5ce74a/archlinuxcn/yaak/PKGBUILD> > >While my direct activity on the official Arch Linux GitLab might appear >somewhat limited, it is largely because Arch has been remarkably stable >for me. However, when I do find bugs, I always report and track them. > >- ><https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/packaging/packages/linux/-/work_items/173> >- ><https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/packaging/packages/rustnet/-/merge_requests/1> >- ><https://gitlab.archlinux.org/archlinux/packaging/packages/rustnet/-/merge_requests/3> > >If accepted, I plan to handle user bug reports as quickly as I >currently do in the Arch Linux CN community. > >- <https://github.com/archlinuxcn/repo/issues/4618> > >In addition to Arch Linux, I also strive to contribute to upstream >projects. For instance, I have reported several issues to the >Linux kernel and several of my Merge Requests for KDE have been >accepted. While there is always more to learn, I am continuously >expanding my skill set and actively engaging with upstream communities. > >- <https://github.com/DeepChirp> >- <https://invent.kde.org/deepchirp> >- <https://lore.kernel.org/all/[email protected]/> >- ><https://lore.kernel.org/all/[email protected]/> > >I'm also used to community collaboration. As an "Expert Wiki Mentor" >on the Chinese Wikipedia, I've worked with many editors to create >quality articles. I hope to bring this same collaborative spirit to >the Arch team. > >- <https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:DeepChirp> > >If my application is approved, I would like to add these packages to >the [extra] repository: > >- upscayl >- superproductivity >- easytier >- sing-box (along with `sing-geoip-rule-set` > and `sing-geosite-rule-set`) >- yaak (pending communication with upstream to clarify its complex > licensing) > >Additionally, I am also willing to co-maintain the following packages: > >- rustnet >- v2ray-geoip >- v2ray-domain-list-community > >Thank you for your time and consideration! > >Sincerely, > >DeepChirp
