Manjaro Mirrolist - Shell/Bash

Manjaro is an open-source Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. One of the important parts of a Linux distribution is its software repository. In Manjaro, users can choose their preferred mirror for downloading and updating packages. The mirrolist command in the shell/bash is used to manage and set the preferred mirror list for Manjaro.

Installation

The mirrolist command is pre-installed in Manjaro. If you don't have it, you can install it using the following command:

sudo pacman -S pacman-mirrorlist

Usage

Updating Mirror List

The mirrolist command can be used to update the mirror list. Here's how:

sudo pacman-mirrors -f && sudo pacman -Syyu

This command will fetch the latest mirror list and update the package database.

Setting Preferred Mirror

To set the preferred mirror, use the rankmirrors command in the following way:

sudo rankmirrors -n 6 /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist > /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist.new && sudo mv /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist.new /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist

This command will rank the mirrors based on their response time and set the top 6 as preferred mirrors.

Customizing Mirror List

To customize the mirror list, edit the /etc/pacman.d/mirrorlist file and add/remove the mirrors as needed.

Conclusion

The mirrolist command is an important tool for Manjaro users to manage their preferred mirrors. With this command, users can ensure their packages are downloaded quickly and securely.