Problem updating AUR packages

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The garuda-update (or update or upd is all the same) covers the following repositories by default: garuda, core, extra, multilib and chaotic-aur.

To update packages from the AUR repository at the same time with the system update, garuda-update -a is required.

This is also stated in the Garuda Linux Wiki:

Usage

Simply use garuda-update or update in your shell of choice. Both commands do the same >thing. Additionally, the following parameters are available:

Parameter Environment variable Description
--aur/-a UPDATE_AUR=1 Update AUR packages via paru/yay after system update.

and in the garuda-update help:

garuda-update -h
Garuda Update is Garuda Linux' preferred update solution.
The update script allows Garuda Linux to apply certain hotfixes and update automations for a smoother experience.

Usage:
garuda-update [options] -- [extra pacman parameters]

–aur/-a -> Update AUR packages via paru/yay after system update (UPDATE_AUR=1)

Or in short: always use garuda-update -a when AUR packages are installed.

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