pacman-sync:tldr:b9305

The command sudo pacman --sync ${package_name} is used in a Linux distribution called Arch Linux and its derivatives like Manjaro. Here's a breakdown of each component:

• sudo: This is a command that allows the user to run other commands with administrative privileges. It stands for "SuperUser Do." By using sudo, the user can execute the subsequent command as the superuser or root user, who has unlimited privileges.

• pacman: This is the package manager used in Arch Linux and Manjaro. It's a powerful tool that helps users install, update, and manage software packages on their systems. It handles package installation from official repositories, as well as user-created ones.

• --sync: This is a flag or option of the pacman command. It specifies that the action to be taken is package synchronization. It means that it will download and install the specified package from the repositories.

• ${package_name}: This placeholder should be replaced with the actual name of the package that you want to install or synchronize. It could be any package available in the repository.

So, when you execute sudo pacman --sync ${package_name}, you're asking pacman to download and install the specified package from the repositories, and using sudo to run the command with administrative privileges.