---
title: Pacman
kind: note
description: package manager for Arch Linux and derivatives
words: 112
readingMinutes: 1
created: '2024-07-23T00:00:00.000Z'
updated: '2024-08-18T15:38:35+02:00'
---
Package manager for [Arch Linux](/notes/arch-linux) and derivatives
## Flags
| Flag                  | Function                                        |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| -Q                    | list installed packages                         |
| -R PACKAGE_NAME       | remove package                                  |
| -Syu                  | update/upgrade system                           |
| -Syu PACKAGE_NAME     | install package                                 |
| -Rs PACKAGE_NAME      | remove package with dependencies                |
| -Rsc PACKAGE_NAME     | remove package with dependencies and dependants |
| -Ss PACKAGE_NAME_PART | search for installable package                  |
| -Qs PACKAGE_NAME      | search for installed package                    |
| -Si PACKAGE_NAME      | show info about installable package             |
| -Qi PACKAGE_NAME      | show info about installed package               |