> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nihalxkumar.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Core Features > Overview of Arch MCP capabilities Arch MCP Server provides three types of capabilities that work together to enable intelligent interaction with the Arch Linux ecosystem. ## 🔍 Resources URI-based access to Arch ecosystem data - read documentation, package info, and system state. **24 URI schemes** for accessing Arch Wiki, AUR packages, official repos, system data, logs, news, configuration, and mirrors Example of accessing Arch Wiki resources **What you can do:** * Access Arch Wiki pages in Markdown format * Fetch PKGBUILD files with safety annotations * Query AUR package metadata * Look up official repository packages * List installed packages (Arch only) ## 🛠️ Tools Executable functions for search, security analysis, and package installation. **22 unified tools** organized into 9 categories: discovery, lifecycle, maintenance, organization, security, monitoring, history, mirrors, and configuration Example of security analysis tools in action **What you can do:** * Search Arch Wiki and AUR packages * Analyze PKGBUILD files for security risks * Evaluate package trustworthiness * Check for system updates safely * Install packages with automated security checks ## 📋 Prompts Guided multi-step workflows that combine resources and tools for complex tasks. **8 intelligent workflows** for troubleshooting, security audits, dependency analysis, system updates, cleanup, and health checks Example of dependency analysis prompt workflow **What you can do:** * Diagnose system issues with Wiki-guided solutions * Audit AUR packages before installation * Plan installations by analyzing dependencies ## Feature Comparison Quick reference to understand what each capability type offers: | Capability | Count | Access Method | Use When | Example | | ------------- | ----- | ----------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------ | | **Resources** | 23+ | URI schemes | Need raw data or documentation | `archwiki://Systemd` | | **Tools** | 22 | Function calls | Need to perform operations | `search_aur query="vim"` | | **Prompts** | 8 | Workflow triggers | Need guided multi-step process | `audit_aur_package` | **Best Practice:** Combine all three types for powerful workflows! Resources provide data, Tools perform operations, and Prompts orchestrate complex tasks. *** ## How They Work Together See how Resources, Tools, and Prompts combine to solve real problems. ### Interactive Workflow Example **User Query:** ``` I want to install neofetch from AUR, but I'm concerned about security ``` The AI assistant automatically determines the best workflow for this request. **Resource Access:** ``` aur://neofetch/pkgbuild ``` The system uses the PKGBUILD resource to fetch the raw build script for inspection. Resources provide read-only access to data without executing anything. **Tool Execution:** ``` audit_package_security action="pkgbuild_analysis" package_name="neofetch" ``` Scans for security threats: * ✅ Dangerous commands (`rm -rf /`, `dd`, etc.) * ✅ Suspicious downloads (`curl|sh`, `wget|bash`) * ✅ Obfuscated code (base64, eval) * ✅ Privilege escalation attempts This tool uses pattern matching - always manually review PKGBUILDs too! **Resource Access:** ``` aur://neofetch/info ``` Provides community trust indicators: * Popularity votes (2,500+) * Maintainer information * Last update date * Package age and history **Tool Execution:** ``` audit_package_security action="metadata_risk" package_name="neofetch" ``` Evaluates: * Is the maintainer trustworthy? * How popular is this package? * Is it actively maintained? * Any red flags in metadata? Trust score: 85/100 - High community trust **Tool Execution:** ``` install_package_secure package="neofetch" aur=true ``` If security checks pass: * Presents comprehensive security report * Asks for final confirmation * Handles installation with AUR helper * Logs transaction for audit trail Use `install_package_secure` instead of manual installation for built-in safety! **Result:** You get a secure, well-informed AUR package installation with full understanding of what's being installed and why it's safe. **Automation:** The entire workflow above can be triggered with a single prompt: `audit_aur_package package="neofetch"` *** ### Workflow Visualization |Natural Language| B{AI Assistant} B -->|Fetch Data| C[Resources] B -->|Perform Actions| D[Tools] B -->|Complex Task| E[Prompts] C --> F[archwiki://] C --> G[aur://pkgbuild] C --> H[aur://info] D --> I[audit_package_security] D --> J[audit_package_security] D --> K[install_package_secure] E --> L[audit_aur_package] E --> M[troubleshoot] E --> N[analyze_dependencies] L --> C L --> D M --> C M --> D N --> C N --> D F --> O[Markdown Content] G --> P[PKGBUILD File] H --> Q[JSON Metadata] I --> R[Security Report] J --> S[Trust Score] K --> T[Installation Result] O --> U[AI Response] P --> U Q --> U R --> U S --> U T --> U `} /> **Pro Tip:** You don't need to know all this! Just ask in natural language, and the AI figures out the optimal workflow. ## Capability Statistics URI-based data access for Wiki pages, PKGBUILDs, package info, and system data Executable functions across 9 categories for all Arch Linux operations Guided workflows for troubleshooting, auditing, system updates, cleanup, and health checks ### Tools by Category | Category | Tool Count | Permission | Common Uses | | -------------------------- | ---------- | ---------- | -------------------------------- | | 🔍 Discovery & Information | 4 | Read | Search Wiki/AUR, get news | | 📦 Package Lifecycle | 3 | Mixed | Install, update, remove packages | | 🔧 Package Maintenance | 4 | Mixed | Verify, mark, clean orphans | | 📁 File Organization | 2 | Read | Find owners, list files, search | | 🔒 Security Analysis | 1 | Read | PKGBUILD/metadata scanning | | 📊 System Monitoring | 4 | Read | Disk space, services, logs | | 📜 Transaction History | 1 | Read | Audit package operations | | 🌐 Mirror Management | 1 | Read | Test speed, suggest mirrors | | ⚙️ Configuration | 2 | Read | Parse pacman/makepkg configs | **Platform Support:** * **7 tools** work on any platform (use remote APIs) * **1 tool** works on systemd-based systems * **14 tools** require Arch Linux (use local system) * **All resources** work on any platform ## Learn More PKGBUILD analysis and safety mechanisms Practical usage scenarios Design and implementation details