Module::manifest is a simple utility module created originally for use in module::inspector.

it allows you to load the manifest file that comes in a perl distribution tarball, examine the contents, and perform some simple tasks.

granted, the functionality needed to do this is quite simple, but the perl distribution manifest specification contains a couple of little idiosyncracies, such as line comments and space-seperated inline comments.

the use of this module means that any little nigglies are dealt with behind the scenes, and you can concentrate the main task at hand.