Pacman-fzf-installer

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I never stop “studying” (well, let’s say… :upside_down_face: ) and practicing.
This is an installation script that works in both pseudo-terminal and TTY.
Feel free to check it out and use it however you like.

PS: YES, ONLY IN SPANISH, if anyone wants to translate it, welcome.

:people_hugging: :argentina:

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PFI (Pacman-FZF Installer)

Interactive package selector for installing packages on Arch Linux-based systems, using pacman with an enhanced interface powered by fzf.

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Description

This script combines the power of the pacman package manager with the fzf fuzzy selection interface to create a visually appealing and functional package search and installation experience. It allows you to browse repositories, view detailed package information, and select multiple packages for installation.

Characteristics

  • Interactive and colorful interface for package selection
  • Package description preview
  • List of files contained within each package
  • Multiple package selection with the Tab key
  • Intuitive keyboard navigation
  • Custom visual design with distinctive borders and colors

Prerequisites

  • Arch Linux-based operating system (Arch, Manjaro, EndeavourOS, etc.)
  • pacman (default package manager in Arch)
  • fzf (fuzzy command-line selector)
  • sudo (for installation permissions)

Installation

  1. Download the script:

    https://github.com/danielhb2/pacman-fzf-installer.git

  2. Give it execution permissions:

    chmod +x pfi.sh

  3. Make sure you have the dependencies installed:

    sudo pacman -S fzf

Usage

To run the script:

./pfi.sh

Controls

  • ↑/↓ - Navigate the package list
  • TAB - Select/deselect packages for multiple installations
  • ENTER - Confirm selection and install package(s)
  • ESC - Exit without installing
  • CTRL-X - Move page up in preview
  • CTRL-Z - Move page down in preview

Customization

The script uses detailed color and formatting settings that you can modify to your liking:

  • Change colors by adjusting the --color parameters
  • Modify border styles with the --border parameters
  • Customize selection icons (--pointer, --marker)

Internal Workings

  1. pacman -Slq: Lists all available packages in the repositories
  2. fzf: Provides an interactive interface for selection
  3. Preview: Displays package information (pacman -Si) and files (pacman -Fl)
  4. xargs -ro sudo pacman -S: Installs the selected packages

Troubleshooting

  • Error: Command not found: Make sure you have fzf installed (sudo pacman -S fzf)
  • No sudo permissions: Run the script as a user with sudo privileges
  • No color interface: Make sure you’re using a terminal that supports colors

License

This script is distributed under the MIT License. Feel free to modify and distribute it.

Author

Daniel Horacio Braga

This installer is an unofficial tool and is not affiliated with the Arch Linux project.

README written by Anthropic Claude, chatbot. - https://www.anthropic.com/claude
Translated by Google translate

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