vita-pack-vpk -s sce_sys/param.sfo -b eboot.bin my_app.vpk
Once finished, find the file in VitaShell and press to install. Why is the Installation Slow? (VPK vs. NoNpDrm) vpk files for ps vita
While VPKs remain popular for distribution, many users now prefer: vita-pack-vpk -s sce_sys/param
How VPKs work (high level)
The "story" of VPK files on the PS Vita is essentially the history of its homebrew community. VPK (Vita Package) is the standard file format used to install homebrew applications, emulators, and games on a modded PlayStation Vita. The Evolution of VPKs and often failed.
Old method (Pre-2017): You installed giant 2GB VPK files. It took forever, required double the space (VPK + Extracted files), and often failed.