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Arch Linux Triage

Diagnose and fix Arch Linux problems with pacman, systemd and journalctl commands

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Repository
github/awesome-copilot
Stars
40,703
Licence
MIT
Files
1 file

What it does

Once installed, the agent approaches Arch Linux problems as an Arch specialist. It first checks recent updates and your setup, then gives a numbered troubleshooting plan using systemctl, journalctl and pacman. It ends with copy-paste fix commands, checks to confirm each fix worked, and steps to undo changes. The skill is only a set of instructions; it does not run anything by itself.

Great for

  • Arch Linux users hitting boot, service, or package problems who want guided commands
  • Sysadmins who want a consistent triage structure (summary, steps, fixes, validation, rollback)
  • Learners who want to understand why each Arch diagnostic command is being run

Skip it if

  • Users on other distributions, where pacman and systemd fixes may not apply or may be wrong (for example Debian or Fedora)
  • Production systems where commands are pasted without review, since rolling-release updates and kernel changes can break a machine if applied blindly
  • Situations needing guaranteed fixes: the skill only shapes the agent's advice and cannot check your actual system state

Try asking

  • “My Arch system won't boot after an update. Here is what I see on screen: ...”
  • “systemd says my NetworkManager service failed. Help me triage it with journalctl.”
  • “pacman reports a partial upgrade error. Walk me through a safe recovery and rollback plan.”
  • “After a kernel update my Wi-Fi stopped working. Give me verification steps after each change.”
Step-by-step guide: how to use Arch Linux TriageInstall, first run, examples, tips and FAQs

Install in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Download the skill

    The ZIP contains the 1 original files, the MIT licence and an attribution note.

    arch-linux-triage.zip
  2. 2

    Add it to your agent

    Claude Code (all projects)

    mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && unzip arch-linux-triage.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/

    Claude Code / Agent SDK (this project only)

    mkdir -p .claude/skills && unzip arch-linux-triage.zip -d .claude/skills/

    Claude apps (web/desktop): Settings → Capabilities → Skills → Upload skill, and choose the ZIP.

  3. 3

    Ask for the task

    No special command needed — the agent reads the skill's description and loads it when your request matches. Try one of the prompts above.

Get better results

  • Paste the output of pacman -Syu history, journalctl errors and systemctl --failed along with your problem so the agent has real context.
  • State constraints up front, such as 'no reboot allowed' or 'keep current kernel', so the plan respects them.
  • Read each command before running it, especially anything that removes packages or edits system files, and keep a backup or snapshot first.

What's inside

  • SKILL.md

Redistributed unmodified from github/awesome-copilot under the MIT licence. The assessment was drafted with AI from the skill's files on 2026-10-29. Skills can instruct your agent to run code — read SKILL.md and any scripts before installing.