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Arch Quick Guide
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Search for a package
packer -Ss packagename
Install a package
packer -S packagename
Update the Package Database
sudo pacman -Syy
Perform the Update
sudo pacman -Su
Upgrade a package
pacman -Syu packagename
Clear the Package Cache
pacman -Scc
Remove a package
pacman -R packagename
Remove a package and dependencies
pacman -Rs packagename
Correct invalid or corrupted package (PGP signature)
pacman-key --populate archlinux
pacman-key --refresh-keys
packer -Ss packagename
Install a package
packer -S packagename
Update the Package Database
sudo pacman -Syy
Perform the Update
sudo pacman -Su
Upgrade a package
pacman -Syu packagename
Clear the Package Cache
pacman -Scc
Remove a package
pacman -R packagename
Remove a package and dependencies
pacman -Rs packagename
Correct invalid or corrupted package (PGP signature)
pacman-key --populate archlinux
pacman-key --refresh-keys