Linux command
informant 命令
文本
复制后可按需替换文件名、目录或参数。
常用示例
Check
informant check
Read
sudo informant read
Mark all news as read
sudo informant read --all
List
informant list
List only unread
informant list --unread
List news
informant list --reverse
说明
informant is a tool for reading Arch Linux news from the archlinux.org website. It helps users stay informed about important package updates, manual intervention requirements, and system changes. The tool can be integrated with pacman hooks to prevent updates when unread news items exist, ensuring users review important announcements before proceeding with system updates.
参数
- check
- Check for unread news items (exit code equals number of unread items). Prints and marks as read if only one unread.
- read
- Loop through unread items, printing each and prompting to continue. Specify an item by index or title match.
- read --all
- Mark all items as read without printing them.
- list
- List recent news titles (read and unread).
- --unread
- Only show unread items (with `list`).
- --reverse
- Show items newest first (with `list`).
- -n, --count _NUM_
- Number of items to display.
- -h, --help
- Display help message.
FAQ
What is the informant command used for?
informant is a tool for reading Arch Linux news from the archlinux.org website. It helps users stay informed about important package updates, manual intervention requirements, and system changes. The tool can be integrated with pacman hooks to prevent updates when unread news items exist, ensuring users review important announcements before proceeding with system updates.
How do I run a basic informant example?
Run `informant check` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does check do in informant?
Check for unread news items (exit code equals number of unread items). Prints and marks as read if only one unread.