Pacman Hooks System

ALPM Hook Architecture

Hook Execution Model

Hook Benefits

Hook File Location

Hook File Naming

Hook File Syntax

Required Fields

Optional Fields

Transaction Triggers

File Triggers

Trigger Timing

Trigger Conditions

Pre-transaction Actions

Post-transaction Actions

Action Types

Action Execution

System Database Updates

Cache Rebuilding

Service Management

Custom Maintenance Tasks

Writing Custom Hooks

Hook Testing

Hook Debugging

Hook Distribution