In January 2026, Adam Siepel modernized the PHAST build system within the bioconda/bioconda-recipes repository, focusing on improving installation reliability and runtime reproducibility, particularly for macOS users. He migrated the PHAST packaging process to a CMake-based build, replacing the legacy build script and refining dependency management to ensure compatibility with macOS toolchains. Adam optimized the runtime environment by removing unnecessary libraries and introduced a minimal run configuration to address missing dynamic shared objects. Leveraging skills in CMake, YAML, and package management, his work streamlined maintenance and reduced build variability, resulting in a more robust and reproducible software deployment process.