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Replace (and document) dependency on deprecated `yaourt`

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#9366 opened on May 27, 2024

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Description

Use Case

I'm trying to install arch AUR packages, from puppet's docs there's no indication installing AUR packages using the package resource. However digging into the code there seems to be support for installing AUR packages if yaourt is installed, however yaourt is deprecated and unmaintained since 2019.

Describe the Solution You Would Like

I would like to see the yaourt support replaced with another AUR helper, such as yay. Additionally, to help with discovery I'd like to see it documented that you can manage AUR packages with package if that dependency is present.

Describe Alternatives You've Considered

I've started an attempt at building an alternative aur_package resource for my own use that basically uses exec

Additional Context

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Tech stack
rubyshell
Domain
devopsinfrastructure
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
RubyPuppet providersPacmanAUR helpers
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Start by examining the file `lib/puppet/provider/package/pacman.rb`, specifically the lines around 19-20 where `yaourt` is referenced. Check if there is a configuration option or a way to specify the AUR helper. Consider replacing `yaourt` with `yay` (or another current helper) and ensure backward compatibility. Also, update the documentation for the package resource to mention that AUR packages can be installed if such a helper is present. Test the change by building Puppet from source and installing an AUR package.