pacaur

Synchronize and update all packages (includes AUR)

$ pacaur -Syu

$ pacaur -Syua

$ pacaur -S [package]

$ pacaur -Rs [package]

$ pacaur -Ss [keyword]

$ pacaur -Qs

pacaur [operation] [options] [targets]

pacaur is an AUR (Arch User Repository) helper for Arch Linux that wraps pacman functionality while adding support for building and installing packages from the AUR. It maintains pacman's command syntax, making it familiar to Arch users while extending functionality to include user-contributed packages.
The tool automates the process of downloading PKGBUILDs from the AUR, resolving dependencies, building packages with makepkg, and installing them. It can handle both official repository packages and AUR packages in a single operation.

-S, --sync

Synchronize packages (install/upgrade from repos and AUR)

Query the local package database

Remove packages

Download fresh package databases

Upgrade all out-of-date packages

Restrict operation to AUR packages only

Search for packages matching pattern

Display package information

Remove old packages from cache

Consider development packages during upgrade

Do not reinstall up-to-date packages

Do not ask for confirmation

Do not prompt to edit PKGBUILDs

Development discontinued - pacaur is no longer actively maintained. Consider alternatives like yay or paru for continued support. Always review PKGBUILDs before building AUR packages, as they contain user-submitted code that could potentially be malicious.

Developed as a minimalist AUR helper following the philosophy of keeping close to pacman's interface. Was popular among Arch users who preferred its non-interactive approach and tight pacman integration. Development ceased around 2018, with the maintainer recommending users migrate to actively maintained alternatives.

pacman(8), yay(8), paru(1), makepkg(8)