Nyarch Linux is an anime-themed Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It’s basically a normal Arch install with extra tooling and customizations.
Nyarch provides a highly customized desktop experience with preinstalled applications, theming tools, and opinionated defaults aimed at users who want a playful, media-friendly system rather than a conventional general-purpose distribution.
The project offers GNOME and KDE Plasma editions, with desktop layouts, visual themes, bundled software, and customization utilities designed to give Nyarch Linux a distinctive out-of-the-box identity.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Includes Material UwU auto-theming for adapting desktop and application colors.
- Ships with Komikku for reading manga and webtoons.
- Provides Nyarch Customize for changing layouts, animations, and desktop appearance.
- Includes Flathub by default for installing Flatpak applications.
- Supports AppImage installation with Gear Lever.
- Uses nyay for installing AUR packages.
- Includes Nyarch Assistant, a locally runnable, customizable desktop companion.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | GNOME, KDE Plasma |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | Pacman |
| Release Model: | Semi-rolling |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | nyarchlinux.moe |
| Developer: | NyarchLinux |
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