KDE Linux drops AUR from its build pipeline over security and reliability concerns
KDE Linux drops AUR from its build pipeline over security and reliability concerns
Publish Date: 2026-05-31 18:14:00
Source Domain: www.xda-developers.com
Summary
- KDE Linux removed AUR from its build pipeline over security and reliability concerns.
- You can still use AUR on KDE Linux; developers removed it only from the build process.
- Malware, outages, and platform-agnostic goals drove KDE to drop AUR from the build pipeline.
During my stint with Arch Linux, I learned that the Arch User Repository (AUR) was a lifesaver when it came to finding and downloading apps. Unfortunately, as useful as it may be, it’s not perfect. It has its fair share of problems, such as malware in the packages and occasional outages, and it’s something that has caused KDE Linux’s developers to cut out AUR from its build pipeline.
KDE Linux stops using AUR in the build pipeline due to security concerns
You, as a user, can continue using it, though
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