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Seeking an Extensive Package Manager Alternative to AUR on Manjaro (programming.dev)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey fellow Linux enthusiasts! I've been using Manjaro for a while now and have relied heavily on the AUR (Arch User Repository) for its extensive package collection. However, I've encountered a particular package that hasn't seen updates in months, which has me exploring alternatives. Can anyone recommend an exhaustive package manager that's as user-friendly and comprehensive as the AUR? I'd love to hear your suggestions and experiences with other package managers on Manjaro. Thanks in advance for your insights!

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 9 months ago (1 children)

None. Arch repos + AUR have the highest availability of any Linux repository.

You can look at the PKGBUILD file and update it yourself. Most of the time it's just a version bump and you're good. If that's the case, I think you can also take over maintaining it if you want to share the wealth.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

I second this. Learning how to maintain your own PKGBUILD will save you a ton of headache in the long run, especially if you use something that locks you out until you update (like Discord, those bastards)