@Re_L @mint that's how bsd build systems work, usually a makefile, its just that nowadays theyve gotten a nice binary repository based on builds which lets you choose between binary packages or building yourself (ports).

I know void linux did this with xbps, but i HATED void linux, so much, and runit was fucking horrible and annoying. Not to mention it was very rolling and barely anyone maintained packages very well. Also its focus on Musl really aped the project (just use a BSD!!!)