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Linux Distributions

ML4W OS – Arch Linux-based distro

March 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ML4W OS is an Arch Linux–based distribution built around a deeply customised Hyprland dynamic tiling compositor.

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pearOS – Arch-based Linux distribution

March 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution that delivers a macOS-inspired look and feel, built on top of the KDE desktop.

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SPM – simple package manager

February 27, 2026 Steve Emms TUI, Utilities

SPM is a TUI wrapper for pacman and yay that makes package management visual and interactive.

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Ember – minimal AUR helper

February 15, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

Ember is a minimal AUR helper written in Ruby. It allows you to easily install, update, search, and remove AUR packages

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Hermes – package manager for Arch Linux

February 12, 2026 Steve Emms TUI, Utilities

Hermes is billed as a beautiful TUI package manager for Arch Linux.

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Shelly – modern Arch package manager

February 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

Shelly is a modern reimagination of the Arch Linux package manager, designed to be a user-friendly alternative to pacman and octopi.

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Beserk Arch – bleeding-edge, security-centric Arch-based Linux distribution

February 7, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Designed primarily for power users, security researchers and developers.

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dekl – declarative package and dotfile management for Arch Linux

February 7, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

dekl allows you to define your system’s packages and configuration in YAML files, making your setup reproducible and version-controllable.

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pacsea – Pacman and AUR utility

January 20, 2026 Steve Emms TUI, Utilities

Pacsea is a TUI application for browsing and installing Arch and AUR packages.

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StormOS – Arch-based distro for intermediate to advanced users

January 15, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

This distro’s goal is to help bring new users over to Arch Linux by offering an easy to install, out of the box Arch Linux experience.

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yayfzf – AUR package finder

January 15, 2026 Steve Emms TUI, Utilities

yayfzf is an AUR package fzf finder to search, install, remove, and manage packages using yay.

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Parch – Persian Arch

January 5, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Parch Linux, which stands for Persian Arch, is a Linux distribution based on the popular and versatile Arch Linux.

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orphanhunter – identify and remove orphaned packages

January 1, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

OrphanHunter is a lightweight utility for Arch Linux designed to identify and remove orphaned packages and files that clutter your system

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checkpac – fast package checker for Arch

December 6, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

checkpac is a fast and simple package checking tool for Arch Linux. Find installed packages, check versions, and discover available packages

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Nemesis Linux – Artix-based distribution

December 3, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Nemesis Linux is a set of lightweight, minimalist live Linux distributions seeking inspiration from the Slackware-based Porteus project

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LainOS – Arch Linux-based desktop distribution

December 2, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

LainOS’s mission is to create a lightweight, powerful, and user-friendly Linux experience for developers, hackers, and tinkerers.

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6 Useful Free and Open Source Arch Client-Side Mirror Tools

November 29, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Utilities

The software typically compares the mirror databases with the local database.

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Vincent OS – Arch-based desktop Linux distribution

November 28, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Vincent OS aims to be a simple and accessible operating system to use. It’s based on Arch Linux.

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archlog – view and track changelogs for Arch Linux packages

November 24, 2025 Steve Emms CLI

archlog is a simple Python CLI tool that fetches upgradable official Arch Linux packages and retrieves changelogs for each.

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ObsidianOS – Arch-Linux based distribution

November 20, 2025 Steve Emms Distro

ObsidianOS is a UEFI‑only, systemd‑based operating system for x86_64 systems, designed with an A/B partition layout for reliability.

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