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Hackage is the central package repository for the Haskell programming language. It serves as a comprehensive index of libraries, applications, and other Haskell code contributions, making it a vital resource for developers within the Haskell ecosystem. The website hackage.haskell.org provides a searchable interface to this vast collection of packages.

Users can browse packages by name, author, or category, and view detailed information about each one. This includes documentation, version history, dependencies, and license details. Hackage plays a crucial role in the Haskell development workflow, enabling developers to easily discover and integrate existing libraries into their projects, thereby promoting code reuse and accelerating development.

The repository is managed and updated by the Haskell community. Packages are typically uploaded to Hackage by their authors or maintainers. The infrastructure behind Hackage ensures that packages are readily available and accessible to anyone looking to use them. Tools like Cabal and Stack, which are standard Haskell build tools, are configured by default to fetch packages from Hackage, streamlining the process of adding dependencies to a project. This centralized repository has been instrumental in fostering a vibrant and collaborative Haskell community.