3.3. Perl modules

For installing Perl modules, you can configure the local-lib module to create and use a local directory. The default location is $HOME/perl5.

If your software of interest is available on CPAN, you can install it easily using the cpanminus script.

Note

Your software of interest, might be available using The quick and easy method.

Search for package names containing perl.

• 3.3.1. Requirements
• 3.3.2. Configuring local-lib module
• 3.3.3. Searching for a module on CPAN
• 3.3.4. Installing a Perl module
• 3.3.5. Using installed modules