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yaourt

TLDR

Update all packages

$ yaourt -Syua
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Install package
$ yaourt -S [package]
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Remove package
$ yaourt -Rs [package]
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Search packages
$ yaourt -Ss [query]
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List installed
$ yaourt -Q
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SYNOPSIS

yaourt [OPTIONS] [PACKAGE...]

DESCRIPTION

yaourt is an AUR helper for Arch Linux that wraps pacman with additional features for building packages from the Arch User Repository.
It combines official repository and AUR package management in a single interface.

PARAMETERS

-S PACKAGE

Install package
-Syua
Synchronize and update all packages including AUR
-Rs PACKAGE
Remove package and dependencies
-Ss QUERY
Search package database
-Q
List installed packages

CAVEATS

Deprecated and no longer maintained. Consider using yay or paru instead. AUR packages are not officially supported.

HISTORY

yaourt was one of the first popular AUR helpers but is now deprecated. Users are recommended to switch to yay, paru, or other maintained alternatives.

SEE ALSO

yay(8), paru(8), pacman(8)

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