Introducing support for Conda repodata patching

Jan 15 2025

Cloudsmith’s support for Conda repositories now includes the ability to modify Conda repository metadata through repodata patching, giving customers a way to update package dependency constraints without republishing all packages.

Repodata patching provides a resolution when updates to a package’s dependencies introduce breaking changes or other incompatibilities. Patching leaves the original package artifacts unaffected, and allows dependencies to be resolved without package maintainers having to re-release updated packages.

Key benefits

  • Efficient metadata corrections: Addresses issues like incorrect dependency information or platform mismatches without requiring a re-release of package files.
  • Minimized disruption: Prevents broken dependency chains caused by upstream changes (e.g., major version releases with breaking changes).
  • Improved ecosystem stability: Ensures users can continue resolving and installing packages seamlessly.

Check out Conda repodata patching for more information and to get started today.

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