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arch-mcp, Arch Linux MCP server

IT and development teams that run Arch Linux machines and want an AI assistant to look up packages and wiki guidance.

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  • GPL-3.0licence
  • 7 months agolast update
claude mcp add arch-linux -- uvx arch-ops-server

What it does

arch-mcp is an MCP server that gives AI assistants access to the Arch Wiki, the AUR and package information. It can also check for updates, install packages and analyze PKGBUILD files, on Arch and non-Arch systems. Assistants receive structured results, so follow-up questions are easy to ask.

Use cases

  1. 01Look up Arch Wiki steps for a setup task
  2. 02Check package details and available updates
  3. 03Review a PKGBUILD before installing from the AUR

Questions about
arch-mcp, Arch Linux MCP server.

What is arch-mcp, Arch Linux MCP server used for?

IT and development teams that run Arch Linux machines and want an AI assistant to look up packages and wiki guidance. arch-mcp is an MCP server that gives AI assistants access to the Arch Wiki, the AUR and package information. It can also check for updates, install packages and analyze PKGBUILD files, on Arch and non-Arch systems. Assistants receive structured results, so follow-up questions are easy to ask.

How do I install arch-mcp, Arch Linux MCP server?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add arch-linux -- uvx arch-ops-server

Is arch-mcp, Arch Linux MCP server open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (nihalxkumar/arch-mcp) under the GPL-3.0 licence.

Is arch-mcp, Arch Linux MCP server safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.