arc
Compress and decompress files using ARC format
TLDR
Send the changes to Differential for review
Show pending revision information
Update Git commit messages after review
Push Git changes
SYNOPSIS
arc command [options] [package_file...]
PARAMETERS
extract
Extract files from package archives.
info
Display information about package archives.
list
List the contents of package archives.
search
Search for package archives.
url
Get the URL of a package archive.
version
Show the version of arc.
help
Show help text
DESCRIPTION
The `arc` command is a utility specifically designed for managing Arch Linux package archives. It's primarily used for inspecting and manipulating package files that are no longer actively supported by the official repositories, but are still available in the Arch Linux Archive (ALA). It allows you to view package information, extract files, and generally interact with packages residing in the ALA. It can be useful for system recovery, or for retrieving older versions of packages for debugging or compatibility purposes. The `arc` command is typically not included by default in a standard Arch Linux installation and may need to be installed separately, possibly from the Arch User Repository (AUR). The tool provides a convenient way to access and manage package archives stored at archive.archlinux.org, thus simplifying the process of retrieving older software. Using the appropriate options you can query the package information, extract package content, etc.
CAVEATS
The `arc` command relies on the availability of package archives on the Arch Linux Archive server.
Package availability might change over time. Make sure to use appropriate tools to verify the integrity of downloaded packages from ALA.
INSTALLATION
The `arc` command is not part of the core Arch Linux installation. It is typically available through the Arch User Repository (AUR).
Users can install it using an AUR helper such as `yay` or `paru`. For example:
`yay -S arc-git`
HISTORY
The `arc` command was created to facilitate interaction with the Arch Linux Archive, providing a more user-friendly way to access and manage older packages compared to manually browsing the archive structure on the web. It is developed and maintained by the Arch Linux community.
