awesome-arch
github.com/pandafoss/awesome-arch ↗:sunglasses: A complete list of Arch-based projects
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SystemD-free Arch-based distros
- Alfheim Linux
Systemd free Arch based Linux.
- Artix Linux
A fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects.
- Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre
A community driven effort to provide a fully free (as in freedom) operating system that is stable, secure, simple, lightweight that tries to Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) with Long Term Support (LTS).
- Obarun
An Arch Linux based distribution featuring the S6 init software in place of systemd.
- Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
An unofficial "libre" variant of Arch Linux.
AUR Helpers
- amethystPacman wrappers
A fast, efficient and lightweight AUR helper and Pacman wrapper made for Crystal, compatible with any Arch-based Linux distribution.
- arch-auditOther
A utility like pkg-audit based on Arch Security Team data.
- ArgonGraphical
GTK3) - lightweight GUI package manager for Arch Linux.
- AuraPacman wrappers
A secure, multilingual package manager for Arch Linux and the AUR.
- AuracleSearch and download
A flexible command line client for Arch Linux's User Repository.
- aur-out-of-dateMaintenance
Determines out-of-date AUR packages w.r.t. upstream version.
Arch-based distros
- ArchBang LinuxDesktop
A lightweight distribution based on Arch Linux.
- Archcraft OSDesktop
A Minimalistic Linux Distribution, Focused On Aesthetics & Based On Arch Linux.
- ArchEXDesktop
A new (190612) Linux live DVD based on Arch Linux. Arch motto is KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid.
- ArchLabs LinuxDesktop
A distribution based on Arch Linux and featuring the Openbox window manager as the primary desktop interface.
- ArchmanDesktop
An Arch Linux-based distribution which features the Calamares system installer and a pre-configured desktop environment.
- ArchStrikeSpecific purpose
A distribution for security professionals and researchers based on Arch Linux.
Arch Linux Installers
- Archfi
Just a simple bash script wizard to install Arch Linux after you have booted on the official Arch Linux install media.
- aui
The Archlinux Ultimate Install comprises of two primary scripts, Lilo and Fifo, which streamline the installation process of Archlinux Base, as well as additional packages, tools, and graphical user interfaces.
Arch-based projects
- Arch HurdNot Linux
A derivative work of Arch Linux porting it to the GNU Hurd system with packages optimised for the i686 architecture.
- Arch Linux 32Linux
The community maintained continuation of 32-bit support for Arch Linux.
- Arch Linux ARMLinux
A distribution of Linux for ARM computers.
- ArchWSLNot Linux
ArchLinux as a WSL Instance.
- PacBSDNot Linux
A lightweight and flexible BSD distribution that provides a base system for use of
Other projects
- archlinux/base
A docker image based on Arch Linux.
- Arch Linux on EC2
Amazon EC2 AMIs based on Arch Linux
- Dotfiles Generator
Dotfiles generator that allows quick configuration of different Window Managers and tools in multiple operating systems, including any Arch Linux-based distribution.
- JuNest
A lightweight Arch Linux-based distro that runs, without root privileges, upon any Linux distro.
- makepkg-optimize
A collection of supplemental tidy, buildenv, and executable scripts for pacman which provide macros for several kinds of optimization in the build() and package() stages.
- Termux Arch
Run Arch Linux ARM on your mobile phone with Termux.
Inactive projects
- discontinued
A user-friendly and powerful distribution and live CD originally forked from Arch Linux. (
- discontinued
A simple and intuitive Arch Linux installer. (
Pacman-based Linux distros
- KaOS
KaOS is an independent distribution focused on Qt and KDE.
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