Can this skill assist with system recovery?

Yes, it includes detailed instructions for boot recovery from a live USB, regenerating initramfs, and reinstalling bootloaders like systemd-boot or GRUB.

Can it help configure hardware on Arch?

Yes, it provides specific commands for installing and configuring AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel graphics drivers, as well as networking and audio (PipeWire) setups.

How does this skill help with Arch Linux package management?

It provides a quick reference for pacman commands, including installation, removal, and maintenance, plus guidance on using AUR helpers like paru.

Does it follow Arch Linux safety best practices?

Absolutely. It enforces rules like always running a full system upgrade before installing new packages and checking the Arch news feed to avoid partial upgrade issues.

Arch Linux System Admin

Name: Arch Linux System Admin
Author: Serendeep

bySerendeep

Deployment & DevOps

Provides comprehensive reference materials and commands for Arch Linux system administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

About

This skill empowers Claude with a specialized knowledge base for managing Arch Linux systems, covering everything from advanced package management with pacman and AUR helpers to systemd service control and critical boot recovery procedures. It ensures adherence to Arch-specific best practices, such as performing full system upgrades before installs and handling .pacnew files, making it an essential companion for developers and sysadmins maintaining Arch-based environments.

Key Features

Configuration guides for graphics drivers, networking, and audio (PipeWire)
Detailed pacman and AUR helper (paru) command reference
Disaster recovery procedures for bootloaders and keyrings
Step-by-step system maintenance and .pacnew file management
Systemd service management and journal log analysis workflows
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Use Cases

Setting up new software environments following Arch Linux best practices
Automating routine system updates and maintenance tasks
Troubleshooting broken bootloaders or graphics driver conflicts

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add serendeep/dotfiles arch-linux

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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