pacfile
displays information about files in the pacman database, showing which package
TLDR
SYNOPSIS
pacfile [options] path...
DESCRIPTION
pacfile displays information about files in the pacman database, showing which package owns a file and comparing stored metadata against the current file system state. It can identify modified files, missing files, and ownership information.The tool is useful for troubleshooting file ownership conflicts, verifying file integrity, and understanding package relationships. It reads from pacman's local database to provide accurate ownership information.
PARAMETERS
--check
Compare database values against file system state--package pkg
Restrict output to files owned by specified package--config file
Use alternate pacman configuration file--dbpath path
Use alternate database path--root path
Use alternate installation root--help
Display help information--version
Display version information
CAVEATS
Only shows information for files tracked in the pacman database. Files installed outside of pacman will show no ownership. Comparison checks may flag expected modifications (like edited configuration files).
HISTORY
Part of pacutils, a collection of utilities for pacman developed by Andrew Gregory. Provides detailed file-level queries beyond what pacman's built-in query options offer.
