Manual AUR: Install & Manage Packages on Arch Linux

#arch linux #aur #packaging #system administration #linux

Prerequisites

Essential build tools:

sudo pacman -S base-devel git

Step-by-Step Manual Installation

1. Clone Package Repository

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/package-name.git
cd package-name

2. Inspect PKGBUILD (Critical!)

nano PKGBUILD  # Look for suspicious URLs/commands

3. Build & Install Package

makepkg -sric

Flag Breakdown:

  • -s: Install missing dependencies (—syncdeps)
  • -i: Install package after building (—install)
  • -c to clean build files (—clean)

Package Maintenance

Check for Updates

# Inside package directory
git pull origin master

Remove Packages

sudo pacman -Rns package-name