EndeavourOS-ISO is the official installation image build system for EndeavourOS, a community-driven Arch Linux–based distribution that focuses on providing a minimal, flexible, and user-friendly Arch experience. The repository contains the scripts, configurations, and package selections required to generate the live ISO used to install the operating system, allowing developers and contributors to customize installation environments and desktop setups. It leverages the Calamares installer to provide a guided installation process while still maintaining the transparency and control expected from an Arch-based system. The project supports both offline and online installation modes, where users can choose between preconfigured desktop environments or build a custom system from scratch. It emphasizes simplicity, speed, and user empowerment, avoiding unnecessary bloat while still offering helpful defaults.
Features
- Build system for generating custom Linux installation ISOs
- Supports offline and online installation modes
- Integration with Calamares installer
- Customizable desktop environment selection
- Lightweight and minimal Arch-based setup
- Includes hardware detection and setup tools