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makepkg: Make a package, install its dependencies then install it to the system.
$ makepkg --syncdeps --install
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The command "makepkg --syncdeps --install" is used in the Arch Linux operating system to compile and install a package from source.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  1. "makepkg": This is a utility provided by the Arch Linux system that specializes in building packages from source files. It automates the process of compiling, creating package files, and installing them.

  2. "--syncdeps": This option tells "makepkg" to automatically resolve and install any required dependencies for the package you are building. It will check the package's build script (PKGBUILD) and search the Arch Linux repositories for any necessary dependencies.

  3. "--install": This option tells "makepkg" to perform the installation of the package after it has been built successfully. The built package will be installed system-wide, making it available for use.

So, when you execute "makepkg --syncdeps --install" command, it will build the package from source, resolve any dependencies, and then install the resulting package onto your system.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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