“pamac” is a package management utility for Arch Linux and its derivatives. It provides a command-line interface to the GUI package manager “pamac,” making it easier to manage packages and perform common tasks from the terminal.
One of the key features of “pamac” is its ability to manage packages from the Arch User Repository (AUR), which is a community-driven repository of packages that are not included in the official Arch Linux repository. By default, “pamac” does not display AUR packages, but they can be easily enabled by modifying the configuration file located at “/etc/pamac.conf” or through the GUI.
With “pamac,” users can search for packages, view package information, install, remove, or upgrade packages, and resolve dependencies. The tool is designed to be user-friendly and provides a simple and efficient way to manage packages from the command-line.
“pamac” is a useful tool for users who prefer to work from the terminal, or for those who need to automate package management tasks. It is a powerful tool that provides many of the features of the GUI package manager, making it a valuable tool for managing packages on Arch Linux and its derivatives.
pamac Command Examples
1. Install a new package:
# pamac install {{package_name}}
2. Remove a package and its no longer required dependencies (orphans):
# pamac remove --orphans {{package_name}}
3. Search the package database for a package:
# pamac search {{package_name}}
4. List installed packages:
# pamac list --installed
5. Check for package updates:
# pamac checkupdates
6. Upgrade all packages:
# pamac upgrade