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Install pwndbg and gdb on arch linux
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How to install pwndbg and gdb on arch linux

sudo pacman -S gdb
sudo pacman -S pwndbg
echo 'source /usr/share/pwndbg/gdbinit.py' >> ~/.gdbinit

If you are getting the following error "Cannot find Pwndbg virtualenv directory: /usr/share/pwndbg/.venv: please re-run setup.sh", do the following steps, otherwise ignore:

Creating the venv: python -m venv /usr/share/pwndbg/.venv

Activating the venv: source /usr/share/pwndbg/.venv/bin/activate

Install the missing packages: pip install pwndbg pwnlib pyelftools psutil typing_extensions pwntools tabulate

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patryk4815 commented Mar 15, 2026

Just use: https://archlinux.org/packages/extra/any/pwndbg/

$ pacman -S pwndbg
$ pwndbg

No need for .gdbinit modification

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