From 3b123253f32dad3f00fe0e90794f6f7bbcce5933 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Anton Hvornum Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:47:23 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Adding a reference to why AUR is not bundled as an option in archinstall --- README.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1447c26397..1e22667707 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -219,6 +219,10 @@ qemu-system-x86_64 -enable-kvm \ # FAQ +## AUR + +`archinstall` will not offer or bundle AUR helpers or AUR packages due to a current consensus. This is not any individual developers decision. The reasons and discussions for this stance on the topic can be found on our mailing list thread: [(optional) AUR helper in archinstall](https://lists.archlinux.org/archives/list/arch-dev-public@lists.archlinux.org/thread/VYOULH2GOJLFM2BXOFLWH3D754YXFPSL/). + ## Keyring out-of-date For a description of the problem see https://archinstall.archlinux.page/help/known_issues.html#keyring-is-out-of-date-2213 and discussion in issue https://github.com/archlinux/archinstall/issues/2213.