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!

  • Cyclohexane@lemmy.mlM
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    1 year ago

    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.

    • hollyberries@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 year 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)