FICHA · AUR

findbrokenpkgs

Broken package identifier for Arch Linux, based on Gentoo's revdep-rebuild

  • cli-tool
  • COMMAND-LINE
  • PACKAGE-MANAGEMENT
  • DIAGNOSTICS
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Finds installed Arch packages that may be broken because libraries or reverse dependencies no longer match. It helps administrators detect rebuild or reinstall needs after upgrades, manual changes, or partial package transitions.

Package diagnostics can guide repair work but should not be treated as automatic proof that removal is safe. Review results before reinstalling, rebuilding, or deleting packages.

How to run

findbrokenpkgs

Commands: findbrokenpkgs

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