RichARCH Files

UPDATED: Tested with Arch Release 2025.10.01

You can download the InstallAndInfo.pdf file for more detailed information on RichARCH and how best to use it to install Arch.

Most of the files in the examples folder are set to wipe drives with little warning, use with EXTREME Caution. Use curl to retrieve them from the Arch Install Environment, example: curl -kLO download.sf.net/richarch/flagoptions.vmlvmgnome

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INSTALL (to start the RichARCH Arch installer)

After booting from the Arch ISO, to run the RichARCH installer type:

bash <(curl -L download.sf.net/richarch/install)

• Added option to install additional alternative kernels (like: linux-cachyos, linux-lqx, linux-zen, ...).

• Added option to install additional software (like: blender, librewolf, onlyoffice, vivaldi, ...).

• Fixed issue with CPU detection effecting non-automation installs.

• Simplified menus and added progression bars.

• Added options for automated BTRFS and LVM partitioning for storage. These new options will wipe the selected storage device.

• Added option to configure Hyprland with Jupiter Broadcasting's HyprVibe.

• Added option to configure Hyprland with Kool's Hyprland Dots.

• Added option to setup a custom Omarchy base install and start the online Omarchy installer.

• Fixed niche issue with BTRFS partition and LVM creation.

• With the issues that GRUB caused on Arch in 2022, systemd-boot is now used on systems using UEFI.

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HELP (print quick help info)

After booting from the Arch ISO, to print quick help type:

bash <(curl -L download.sf.net/richarch/help)

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MAKEFLAGS (for creating your own flagoptions file)

After booting from the Arch ISO, to create flagoptions file type:

bash <(curl -L download.sf.net/richarch/makeflags)

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UI (for adding a desktop environment to an already installed RichARCH or Arch system)

From an installed Arch system, to run the GUI installer type:

bash <(curl -L download.sf.net/richarch/ui)

• Simplified menus and added progression bars.

• Added option to configure Hyprland with Jupiter Broadcasting's HyprVibe.

• Added option to configure Hyprland with Kool's Hyprland Dots.

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EXTRASFTW (for adding extra software to an already installed RichARCH or Arch system)

From an installed Arch system, to run the extra software installer type:

bash <(curl -L download.sf.net/richarch/extrasftw)

• Applications available: audacity blender gimp gnome-boxes kdenlive krita libreoffice onlyoffice-bin openshot pamac paru shotwell spotify-launcher terminator vivaldi virtmanager warpterm

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HYPRVIBE (for adding the HyprVibe ricings to a user on an already installed RichARCH or Arch system with Hyprland)

From an installed Arch system with Hyprland already installed, to run the HyprVibe installer type:

bash <(curl -L download.sf.net/richarch/hyprvibe)

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BETA

SECOPS (for adding BlackArch tools to an already installed RichARCH or Arch system)

From an installed Arch system, to run the SecOps installer type:

bash <(curl -L download.sf.net/richarch/secops)