Arch Linux
๐ ๐ ๐ง - Arch Linux MCP Server to the Arch Linux ecosystem of the Arch Wiki, AUR, and official repositories for AI-assisted Arch Linux usage on Arch and non-Arch systems. Features include searching Arch Wiki and AUR, getting package info, checking for
What is Arch Linux?
Arch Linux is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to ๐ ๐ ๐ง - arch linux mcp server to the arch linux ecosystem of the arch wiki, aur, and official repositories for ai-assisted arch linux usage on arch and non-arch systems. features include searching ...
๐ ๐ ๐ง - Arch Linux MCP Server to the Arch Linux ecosystem of the Arch Wiki, AUR, and official repositories for AI-assisted Arch Linux usage on Arch and non-Arch systems. Features include searching Arch Wiki and AUR, getting package info, checking for
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Features
- ๐ ๐ ๐ง - Arch Linux MCP Server to the Arch Linux ecosystem of
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx archConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Arch Linux
The Arch Linux MCP server (arch-ops-server) gives AI assistants access to over 40 tools covering the full Arch Linux ecosystem: searching the Arch Wiki and AUR, querying official package repositories, checking system health, reviewing boot logs, managing mirrors, auditing PKGBUILD security, and running guided workflows for common tasks like system updates and dependency analysis. It works equally well on Arch Linux systems and on non-Arch hosts that need to inspect Arch packages or documentation remotely. Developers and sysadmins can use it to get AI-assisted Arch Linux troubleshooting, package research, and system maintenance through any MCP-compatible client.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.11+ installed
- uv package manager installed (https://github.com/astral-sh/uv)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Opencode
- Internet access for Arch Wiki, AUR, and repository queries
Install arch-ops-server via uvx
The server is published to PyPI as arch-ops-server and can be run directly with uvx without a manual install step.
uvx arch-ops-serverConfigure Claude Desktop or Cursor
Add the server to your MCP client configuration. The uvx command handles all dependency resolution automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"arch-linux": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["arch-ops-server"]
}
}
}Configure Opencode (alternative)
If using Opencode, add the server to your opencode.json project configuration instead.
{
"$schema": "https://opencode.ai/config.json",
"mcp": {
"arch-linux": {
"type": "local",
"command": ["uvx", "arch-ops-server"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Restart Claude Desktop or Cursor after updating the configuration so the new server is registered and its 40+ tools become available.
Test with a package search
Ask your AI assistant to search for a package to confirm the server is working and connected to AUR and the official repositories.
Arch Linux Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop or Cursor MCP configuration to launch the Arch Linux server via uvx with no additional environment variables required.
{
"mcpServers": {
"arch-linux": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["arch-ops-server"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts that exercise the Arch Linux MCP server's tools across wiki search, AUR, package management, and security auditing.
- "Search the Arch Wiki for information about setting up WireGuard"
- "Look up the AUR package 'yay' and show its details"
- "Check if there are any updates available for installed packages"
- "Audit the PKGBUILD for the 'spotify' AUR package for security issues"
- "Show failed systemd services and recent boot log errors"Troubleshooting Arch Linux
uvx: command not found
Install uv first: curl -LsSf https://astral.sh/uv/install.sh | sh โ then restart your shell. uvx is bundled with uv and becomes available on your PATH after installation.
Arch Wiki or AUR queries time out
The server makes live HTTP requests to the Arch Wiki API and AUR API. Check your internet connection and firewall rules. If you are behind a proxy, set the HTTPS_PROXY environment variable in the MCP config env block.
Package management tools fail on non-Arch systems
Tools that invoke pacman, makepkg, or systemctl will fail on non-Arch systems as those binaries do not exist. Informational tools (wiki search, AUR search, PKGBUILD audit) work on any OS. Use the server on a non-Arch host only for research and documentation tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arch Linux
What is Arch Linux?
Arch Linux is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that ๐ ๐ ๐ง - arch linux mcp server to the arch linux ecosystem of the arch wiki, aur, and official repositories for ai-assisted arch linux usage on arch and non-arch systems. features include searching arch wiki and aur, getting package info, checking for It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Arch Linux?
Follow the installation instructions on the Arch Linux GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Arch Linux?
Arch Linux works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Arch Linux free to use?
Yes, Arch Linux is open source and available under the GPL 3.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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