paclog

Display the entire pacman log

$ paclog

$ paclog --commandline

$ paclog --package [package_name]

$ paclog --action [install|reinstall|upgrade|downgrade|remove|all]

$ paclog --warnings

$ paclog --pkglist

$ paclog --help

$ paclog --version

paclog [options] [package_name...]

-f, --full
    Show full log entries, including detailed information.

-i, --install
    Display only package installation events.

-r, --remove
    Display only package removal events.

-u, --upgrade
    Display only package upgrade events.

-s, --sync
    Display only database synchronization events.

-d, --date
    Filter log entries to a specific date (e.g., YYYY-MM-DD).

-l, --limit
    Limit the output to the last N log entries.

-t, --total
    Display the total number of events found based on other filters.

-p, --package
    Filter log entries for a specific package name.

--from
    Filter log entries starting from a specific date.

--to
    Filter log entries up to a specific date.

-h, --help
    Display a help message and exit.

-V, --version
    Display version information and exit.

paclog is a utility designed for parsing and displaying the pacman log file, typically located at /var/log/pacman.log. It simplifies the process of reviewing package management operations such as installations, upgrades, and removals.
By offering various filtering and formatting options, paclog allows users to quickly find specific events, analyze system changes over time, and troubleshoot package-related issues without manually sifting through a potentially large log file. It enhances the pacman experience by providing a more user-friendly interface to its transaction history.

paclog is primarily designed for Arch Linux and its derivatives, as it specifically parses the pacman.log format.
The exact set of features and options might vary depending on the paclog implementation (e.g., if it's a custom script or part of a package like pacutils).
It requires read access to /var/log/pacman.log.

The primary log file parsed by paclog is /var/log/pacman.log. This file records all package installations, removals, and upgrades performed by pacman.

When specifying dates with options like -d, --from, or --to, common formats include YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS. The specific accepted formats might vary slightly based on the paclog version.

paclog emerged as a user-friendly wrapper or script to parse the pacman log file, /var/log/pacman.log, on Arch Linux systems. While pacman itself handles package management, its log file can become quite extensive.
Early users and developers recognized the need for a dedicated tool to quickly query and filter this log. Various implementations have existed, but a common and robust version is often found within the pacutils collection of pacman helper tools, which enhances the administrative experience for Arch Linux users.

pacman(8), cat(1), grep(1), less(1)