sourcepaket
A sourcepaket, or source package, is a bundle that contains the original source code of a software component along with the files and metadata needed to build that component into a binary package. It is used in software distributions to allow others to inspect, modify, and reproduce the build.
Typical contents of a source package include the upstream source code, patches or diffs, and packaging scripts
The primary purposes of a sourcepaket are transparency, reproducibility, and maintainability. It enables developers and users
In practice, source packages are used across many packaging systems. For example, Debian and its derivatives