Core Features

Overview of Arch MCP capabilities

Core Features

Arch MCP Server provides three types of capabilities that work together to enable intelligent interaction with the Arch Linux ecosystem.

🔍 Resources

URI-based access to Arch ecosystem data - read documentation, package info, and system state.

Resources Reference

5 URI schemes for accessing Arch Wiki, AUR packages, official repos, and installed packages

Direct access to Arch Wiki documentation through URI schemes

What you can do:

• Access Arch Wiki pages in Markdown format
• Fetch PKGBUILD files with safety annotations
• Query AUR package metadata
• Look up official repository packages
• List installed packages (Arch only)

🛠️ Tools

Executable functions for search, security analysis, and package installation.

Tools Reference

8 tools including search, security analysis, system checks, and secure installation

Security analysis tools providing comprehensive package safety checks

What you can do:

• Search Arch Wiki and AUR packages
• Analyze PKGBUILD files for security risks
• Evaluate package trustworthiness
• Check for system updates safely
• Install packages with automated security checks

📋 Prompts

Guided multi-step workflows that combine resources and tools for complex tasks.

Prompts Reference

3 intelligent workflows for troubleshooting, security audits, and dependency analysis

Intelligent workflows that combine multiple tools for complex tasks

What you can do:

• Diagnose system issues with Wiki-guided solutions
• Audit AUR packages before installation
• Plan installations by analyzing dependencies

How They Work Together

Example: Installing a Custom AUR Package

Let’s say you want to install neofetch from the AUR. Here’s how the MCP components work together:

You: "I want to install neofetch from AUR, but I'm concerned about security"

1. The system uses aur://neofetch/pkgbuild to fetch the PKGBUILD file
   ↓ This gives you the raw build script to inspect

2. The analyze_pkgbuild_safety tool scans the PKGBUILD for:
   - Dangerous commands like "rm -rf /"
   - Suspicious downloads or network activity
   - Obfuscated code or potential malware

3. Meanwhile, aur://neofetch/info provides package metadata:
   - Popularity votes and maintainer info
   - Last update date and package age
   - Community trust indicators

4. The analyze_package_metadata_risk tool evaluates:
   - Is the maintainer trustworthy?
   - How popular is this package?
   - When was it last updated?

5. If everything checks out, install_package_secure handles the installation
   with additional safety checks and confirmation prompts

This natural workflow lets you safely explore and install AUR packages while understanding exactly what you’re getting into.

Quick Reference

Type	Count	Access Method	Use Case
Resources	5	URI schemes	Direct data access
Tools	8	Function calls	Single operations
Prompts	3	Workflow triggers	Complex tasks

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Security Features

PKGBUILD analysis and safety mechanisms

Examples

Practical usage scenarios

Architecture

Design and implementation details