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Describes the environment variables required to run the server.

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Tools

Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions

NameDescription
search_archwiki

[DISCOVERY] Search the Arch Wiki for documentation. Returns a list of matching pages with titles, snippets, and URLs. Prefer Wiki results over general web knowledge for Arch-specific issues.

search_aur

[DISCOVERY] Search the Arch User Repository (AUR) for packages with smart ranking. ⚠️ WARNING: AUR packages are user-produced and potentially unsafe. Returns package info including votes, maintainer, and last update. Always check official repos first using get_official_package_info.

get_official_package_info

[DISCOVERY] Get information about an official Arch repository package (Core, Extra, etc.). Uses local pacman if available, otherwise queries archlinux.org API. Always prefer official packages over AUR when available.

check_updates_dry_run

[LIFECYCLE] Check for available system updates without applying them. Only works on Arch Linux systems. Requires pacman-contrib package. Safe read-only operation that shows pending updates.

install_package_secure

[LIFECYCLE] Install a package with comprehensive security checks. Workflow: 1. Check official repos first (safer) 2. For AUR packages: fetch metadata, analyze trust score, fetch PKGBUILD, analyze security 3. Block installation if critical security issues found 4. Check for AUR helper (paru > yay) 5. Install with --noconfirm if all checks pass. Only works on Arch Linux. Requires sudo access and paru/yay for AUR packages.

analyze_pkgbuild_safety

[SECURITY] Analyze PKGBUILD content for security issues and dangerous patterns. Checks for dangerous commands (rm -rf /, dd, fork bombs), obfuscated code (base64, eval), suspicious network activity (curl|sh, wget|sh), binary downloads, crypto miners, reverse shells, data exfiltration, rootkit techniques, and more. Returns risk score (0-100) and detailed findings. Use this tool to manually audit AUR packages before installation.

analyze_package_metadata_risk

[SECURITY] Analyze AUR package metadata for trustworthiness and security indicators. Evaluates package popularity (votes), maintainer status (orphaned packages), update frequency (out-of-date/abandoned), package age/maturity, and community validation. Returns trust score (0-100) with risk factors and trust indicators. Use this alongside PKGBUILD analysis for comprehensive security assessment.

remove_package

[LIFECYCLE] Remove a package from the system. Supports various removal strategies: basic removal, removal with dependencies, or forced removal. Only works on Arch Linux. Requires sudo access.

remove_packages_batch

[LIFECYCLE] Remove multiple packages in a single transaction. More efficient than removing packages one by one. Only works on Arch Linux. Requires sudo access.

list_orphan_packages

[MAINTENANCE] List all orphaned packages (dependencies no longer required by any installed package). Shows package names and total disk space usage. Only works on Arch Linux.

remove_orphans

[MAINTENANCE] Remove all orphaned packages to free up disk space. Supports dry-run mode to preview changes and package exclusion. Only works on Arch Linux. Requires sudo access.

find_package_owner

[ORGANIZATION] Find which package owns a specific file on the system. Useful for troubleshooting and understanding file origins. Only works on Arch Linux.

list_package_files

[ORGANIZATION] List all files owned by a package. Supports optional filtering by pattern. Only works on Arch Linux.

search_package_files

[ORGANIZATION] Search for files across all packages in repositories. Requires package database sync (pacman -Fy). Only works on Arch Linux.

verify_package_integrity

[MAINTENANCE] Verify the integrity of installed package files. Detects modified, missing, or corrupted files. Only works on Arch Linux.

list_package_groups

[ORGANIZATION] List all available package groups (e.g., base, base-devel, gnome). Only works on Arch Linux.

list_group_packages

[ORGANIZATION] List all packages in a specific group. Only works on Arch Linux.

list_explicit_packages

[MAINTENANCE] List all packages explicitly installed by the user (not installed as dependencies). Useful for creating backup lists or understanding system composition. Only works on Arch Linux.

mark_as_explicit

[MAINTENANCE] Mark a package as explicitly installed. Prevents it from being removed as an orphan. Only works on Arch Linux.

mark_as_dependency

[MAINTENANCE] Mark a package as a dependency. Allows it to be removed as an orphan if no packages depend on it. Only works on Arch Linux.

get_system_info

[MONITORING] Get comprehensive system information including kernel version, architecture, hostname, uptime, and memory statistics. Works on any system.

check_disk_space

[MONITORING] Check disk space usage for critical filesystem paths including root, home, var, and pacman cache. Warns when space is low. Works on any system.

get_pacman_cache_stats

[MONITORING] Analyze pacman package cache statistics including size, package count, and cache age. Only works on Arch Linux.

check_failed_services

[MONITORING] Check for failed systemd services. Useful for diagnosing system issues. Works on systemd-based systems.

get_boot_logs

[MONITORING] Retrieve recent boot logs from journalctl. Useful for troubleshooting boot issues. Works on systemd-based systems.

get_latest_news

[DISCOVERY] Fetch recent Arch Linux news from RSS feed. Returns title, date, summary, and link for each news item.

check_critical_news

[DISCOVERY] Check for critical Arch Linux news requiring manual intervention. Scans recent news for keywords: 'manual intervention', 'action required', 'breaking change', etc.

get_news_since_last_update

[DISCOVERY] Get news posted since last pacman update. Parses /var/log/pacman.log for last update timestamp. Only works on Arch Linux.

get_transaction_history

[HISTORY] Get recent package transactions from pacman log. Shows installed, upgraded, and removed packages. Only works on Arch Linux.

find_when_installed

[HISTORY] Find when a package was first installed and its upgrade history. Only works on Arch Linux.

find_failed_transactions

[HISTORY] Find failed package transactions in pacman log. Only works on Arch Linux.

get_database_sync_history

[HISTORY] Get database synchronization history. Shows when 'pacman -Sy' was run. Only works on Arch Linux.

list_active_mirrors

[MIRRORS] List currently configured mirrors from mirrorlist. Only works on Arch Linux.

test_mirror_speed

[MIRRORS] Test mirror response time. Can test a specific mirror or all active mirrors. Only works on Arch Linux.

suggest_fastest_mirrors

[MIRRORS] Suggest optimal mirrors based on official mirror status from archlinux.org. Filters by country if specified.

check_mirrorlist_health

[MIRRORS] Verify mirror configuration health. Checks for common issues like no active mirrors, outdated mirrorlist, high latency. Only works on Arch Linux.

analyze_pacman_conf

[CONFIG] Parse and analyze pacman.conf. Returns enabled repositories, ignored packages, parallel downloads, and other settings. Only works on Arch Linux.

analyze_makepkg_conf

[CONFIG] Parse and analyze makepkg.conf. Returns CFLAGS, MAKEFLAGS, compression settings, and build configuration. Only works on Arch Linux.

check_ignored_packages

[CONFIG] List packages ignored in updates from pacman.conf. Warns if critical system packages are ignored. Only works on Arch Linux.

get_parallel_downloads_setting

[CONFIG] Get parallel downloads configuration from pacman.conf and provide recommendations. Only works on Arch Linux.

check_database_freshness

[MAINTENANCE] Check when package databases were last synchronized. Warns if databases are stale (> 24 hours). Only works on Arch Linux.

Prompts

Interactive templates invoked by user choice

NameDescription
troubleshoot_issueDiagnose system errors and provide solutions using Arch Wiki knowledge
audit_aur_packagePerform comprehensive security audit of an AUR package before installation
analyze_dependenciesAnalyze package dependencies and suggest installation order
safe_system_updateEnhanced system update workflow that checks for critical news, disk space, and failed services before updating
cleanup_systemComprehensive system cleanup workflow: remove orphans, clean cache, verify integrity
package_investigationDeep package research before installation: check repos, analyze security, review dependencies
mirror_optimizationTest and configure fastest mirrors based on location and latency
system_health_checkComprehensive system diagnostic: check disk, services, logs, database, integrity

Resources

Contextual data attached and managed by the client

NameDescription
Arch Wiki - Installation GuideExample: Fetch Arch Wiki pages as Markdown
AUR - yay PKGBUILDExample: Fetch AUR package PKGBUILD files
AUR - yay Package InfoExample: Fetch AUR package metadata (votes, maintainer, etc)
Official Repository - Package InfoExample: Fetch official repository package details
System - Installed PackagesList installed packages on Arch Linux system
System - Orphan PackagesList orphaned packages (dependencies no longer required)
System - Explicitly Installed PackagesList packages explicitly installed by user
System - Package GroupsList all available package groups
System - Packages in base-devel GroupExample: List packages in a specific group
System - System InformationGet system information (kernel, arch, memory, uptime)
System - Disk SpaceCheck disk space usage for critical paths
System - Failed ServicesList failed systemd services
System - Boot LogsGet recent boot logs from journalctl
Arch News - LatestGet latest Arch Linux news announcements
Arch News - CriticalGet critical Arch Linux news requiring manual intervention
Arch News - Since Last UpdateGet news posted since last pacman update
Pacman Log - Recent TransactionsGet recent package transactions from pacman log
Pacman Log - Failed TransactionsGet failed package transactions
Mirrors - Active ConfigurationGet currently configured mirrors
Mirrors - Health StatusGet mirror configuration health assessment
Config - pacman.confGet parsed pacman.conf configuration
Config - makepkg.confGet parsed makepkg.conf configuration
Pacman - Database FreshnessCheck when package databases were last synchronized

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