Dynamic update of the Manjaro Linux mirror pool datafile #198

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opened 2025-06-15 11:05:24 +00:00 by fhdk · 7 comments

fhdk commented

2025-06-15 11:05:24 +00:00

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Manjaro Linux uses a dynamic mirror pool dataset provided in .json format.

See the repo https://gitlab.manjaro.org/web/manjaro-web-repo for details

The initial mirrors.json file is provided with the pacman-mirrors package and stored in /usr/share/pacman-mirrors folder.

Due the the dynamic state of the Manjaro Linux mirror pool, the ´pacman-mirrors´ application will update this file when the file has changed.

A single user has suggested (using forum PM) to move the file to /var/lib/pacman-mirrors to fit into the user's practice of mounting /usr-tree as read-only.

@all

Manjaro Linux uses a dynamic mirror pool dataset provided in .json format. See the repo https://gitlab.manjaro.org/web/manjaro-web-repo for details The initial `mirrors.json` file is provided with the pacman-mirrors package and stored in `/usr/share/pacman-mirrors` folder. Due the the dynamic state of the Manjaro Linux mirror pool, the ´pacman-mirrors´ application will update this file when the file has changed. A single user has suggested (using forum PM) to move the file to `/var/lib/pacman-mirrors` to fit into the user's practice of mounting `/usr`-tree as read-only. @all

fhdk commented

2025-06-15 12:22:46 +00:00

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fhdk commented

2025-06-15 12:24:02 +00:00

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fhdk commented

2025-06-15 12:42:06 +00:00

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I am not entirely against it - but the current approach was decided a long time ago and has worked without issues since.

The logic behind the original choice is to avoid frequent rebuilds of the pacman-mirrors package while at the same time keep the system's mirror pool up-to-date.

The chosen compromise ensured the current state of the Manjaro Linux mirror pool is reflected correct to any and all system's with internet access.

I am not entirely against it - but the current approach was decided a long time ago and has worked without issues since. The logic behind the original choice is to avoid frequent rebuilds of the `pacman-mirrors` package while at the same time keep the system's mirror pool up-to-date. The chosen compromise ensured the current state of the Manjaro Linux mirror pool is reflected correct to any and all system's with internet access.

fhdk commented

2025-06-15 15:17:00 +00:00

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created branch 198-dynamic-update-of-the-manjaro-linux-mirror-pool-datafile to address this issue

created branch [`198-dynamic-update-of-the-manjaro-linux-mirror-pool-datafile`](/applications/pacman-mirrors/-/compare/master...198-dynamic-update-of-the-manjaro-linux-mirror-pool-datafile) to address this issue

fhdk commented

2025-06-15 15:24:42 +00:00

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mentioned in merge request !355