Darch

darch (Docker Arch) is a container-based Linux image building and booting system that leverages Docker for building root filesystems and bootable images. It allows users to define system images as Dockerfiles, making Linux operating system builds reproducible, modular, and easily maintainable. darch images are booted via a custom initramfs and are ideal for creating immutable systems or quickly spinning up specialized environments without traditional installation steps.

Features

Define full Linux OS builds using Dockerfiles
Uses Docker to create reproducible, layered root filesystems
Boot directly into images via custom initramfs
Supports multiple init systems including systemd
Suitable for immutable and declarative system designs
Simplifies OS builds with versioned, containerized configurations
Ability to switch between OS images at boot
CLI tool for building, managing, and booting images
Compatible with major Linux distributions and Docker

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MIT License

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2025-03-31

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