How often is port-tree updated?

[developer11]

Just this. Wanna know.
And whats the best command to update /usr/ports/ directory?

 

[SirDice]

How often is port-tree updated?

Continuously.

And whats the best command to update /usr/ports/ directory?

Subjective question. What's best for me may be utterly useless for you. There are basically two ways, portsnap(8) and subversion. Most people will use portsnap(8) because it's easy to use.

 

[tingo]

the ports tree is updated as porters work on it, usually many times a day. Check FreshPorts for a view https://www.freshports.org/
portsnap(8) is the official and best way to update the ports tree, IMHO

 

[SirDice]

Handbook: 4.5. Using the Ports Collection