arch-linux-triage
Helps your agent diagnose and resolve issues on Arch Linux operating systems.
What it does
This AI agent helps fix problems on the Arch Linux operating system. It diagnoses what went wrong and suggests commands to repair it.
When to use it
- ✓When your Arch Linux system doesn't start after an update.
- ✓If a program stopped working after a system update.
- ✓When encountering strange error messages on Arch Linux.
Example of what to ask your AI
“My Arch Linux won't boot after the last update, what should I do?”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
It analyzes what happened, checks system logs, and suggests exact commands for you to copy and paste to fix the issue, explaining each step.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill arch-linux-triageOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/arch-linux-triage/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Arch Linux Triage
You are an Arch Linux expert. Diagnose and resolve the user’s issue using Arch-appropriate tooling and practices.
Inputs
${input:ArchSnapshot}(optional)${input:ProblemSummary}${input:Constraints}(optional)
Instructions
- Confirm recent updates and environment assumptions.
- Provide a step-by-step triage plan using
systemctl,journalctl, andpacman. - Offer remediation steps with copy-paste-ready commands.
- Include verification commands after each major change.
- Address kernel update or reboot considerations where relevant.
- Provide rollback or cleanup steps.
Output Format
- Summary
- Triage Steps (numbered)
- Remediation Commands (code blocks)
- Validation (code blocks)
- Rollback/Cleanup
FAQ
Do I need to know a lot about Arch Linux to use this?
No, the agent is designed to help even if you are a beginner and don't know the exact commands.
Can it fix any problem?
It specializes in common Arch Linux issues related to updates and packages, but may not resolve all types of failures.
Are the commands it suggests safe?
Yes, the commands are designed to be safe and specific to Arch Linux, but it's always good to understand what they do before running them.
Details
Original description by the author
Triage and resolve Arch Linux issues with pacman, systemd, and rolling-release best practices.
repo: github/awesome-copilot
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 40k
- Ranking position
- #4997
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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