Where Does Void Linux Store Packages and Repo Config?
Void keeps downloaded XBPS packages in /var/cache/xbps and package manager settings in /etc/xbps.d, with repo mirrors defined in /usr/share/xbps.d.
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Void does not use apt, dnf, or pacman, so the usual cache locations do not apply. Its package manager is XBPS and the cache sits at /var/cache/xbps. The folder is modest by default, but worth knowing when auditing disk usage.
Configuration follows a two layer scheme. Shipped defaults live in /usr/share/xbps.d and your overrides go in /etc/xbps.d. Mirror changes belong in the second folder. Editing the shipped files directly works until the next update replaces them.
Where Void Linux stores this, by platform
/var/cache/xbps
Cached .xbps packages. Trim with sudo xbps-remove -O. Check size with du -sh when hunting disk usage on small installs.
/etc/xbps.d
Your local XBPS settings and mirror overrides. Create files here rather than editing /usr/share/xbps.d so updates keep your choices. Repository lines point at your chosen mirror.
Frequently asked questions
How do I clean the XBPS cache on Void?
Run sudo xbps-remove -O to delete cached packages that are no longer installed, or check du -sh /var/cache/xbps first. Unlike apt and pacman caches, the XBPS cache only holds what you fetched, so it stays smaller than on most distros.
How do I change the mirror on Void Linux?
Copy /usr/share/xbps.d/*repository* to /etc/xbps.d/ and edit the copy with your preferred mirror. Files in /etc/xbps.d override the shipped defaults, so updates never overwrite your choice. Then run sudo xbps-install -S to resync.
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