stow

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  "why_use_this": "Stow lets you install multiple packages into separate subdirectories, then symlink them into a common location\u2014ideal for managing local builds, dotfiles, or unprivileged installations without clobbering system paths. It\u0027s the standard tool for this workflow and handles conflicts gracefully."
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