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@@ -130,6 +130,11 @@ the \fIsrc_install()\fR function. When completed, the
will contain all the files that should either be merged to the local
filesystem or included in a binary package.
.TP
+.BR instprep
+Performs the additional post-install/pre-merge preparations inside
+the temporary \fIinstall directory\fR. This is intended to be called
+\fBafter\fR building binary package but before executing \fBpreinst\fR.
+.TP
.BR postinst
Runs package-specific actions that need to be done after the package
is installed into the live filesystem. Usually helpful messages are