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brandur/heroku-buildpack-mono-build — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2012-01-27

★ 2ShellAudience · ops devopsComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

In one sentence

A shell-script build system that compiles binaries used by the related heroku-buildpack-mono project, mainly for maintainers rather than end users.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Compiles binaries
      Supports mono buildpack
      Sparse README
    How it works
      Shell scripts
      Runs on a server
      Rebuilds on change
    Use cases
      Build buildpack binaries
      Support maintainers
    Audience
      Buildpack maintainers
    Tech stack
      Shell
      Heroku

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Compile the binaries that heroku-buildpack-mono needs to function.

USE CASE 2

Automate rebuilding buildpack binaries when the source changes.

USE CASE 3

Support ongoing maintenance of the heroku-buildpack-mono project.

What is it built with?

ShellHeroku

How does it compare?

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LanguageShellShellShell
Last pushed2012-01-27——
MaintenanceDormant——
Setup difficultymoderatemoderatemoderate
Complexity2/53/53/5
Audienceops devopsdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

README is sparse, understanding requires looking at the related heroku-buildpack-mono project.

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Prompt 1
Explain what this build script likely compiles for heroku-buildpack-mono.
Prompt 2
Help me trace how this shell-based build system fits into the heroku-buildpack-mono project.
Prompt 3
Show me how to adapt this Shell buildpack build process for a similar Heroku tool.

Frequently asked questions

What is heroku-buildpack-mono-build?

A shell-script build system that compiles binaries used by the related heroku-buildpack-mono project, mainly for maintainers rather than end users.

What language is heroku-buildpack-mono-build written in?

Mainly Shell. The stack also includes Shell, Heroku.

Is heroku-buildpack-mono-build actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2012-01-27).

How hard is heroku-buildpack-mono-build to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is heroku-buildpack-mono-build for?

Mainly ops devops.

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