AUR helpers - ArchWiki - Arch Linux
https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/AUR_helperAUR helpers automate usage of the Arch User Repository. In particular, they may automate the following tasks: submission of AUR packages. Pacman only handles updates for pre-built packages in its repositories. AUR packages are redistributed in form of PKGBUILDs and need an AUR helper to automate the re-build process.
AUR helpers - ArchWiki - Arch Linux
wiki.archlinux.org › title › AUR_helperAUR packages are redistributed in form of PKGBUILDs and need an AUR helper to automate the re-build process. However, keep in mind that a rebuild of package may be required when its shared library dependencies are updated, not only when the package itself is updated. Contents 1 Legend 2 Comparison tables 2.1 Search and download 2.2 Search and build