RichARCH Files

UPDATED: Tested with Arch Release 2025.09.01

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.vmintel

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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)

• Simplified menus and added progression bars.

• Fixed issue with wrong permissions on some system folders.

• 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 an 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.

• Updated automation/orchestration auto install options.

• Improved reflector settings.

• Updated Warp Terminal install options.

• Updated optional pamac install procedure to use chaotic-aur repo.

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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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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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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.

• Fixed issue with wrong permissions on some system folders.

• Updated Warp Terminal install options.

• Updated optional pamac install procedure to use chaotic-aur repo.

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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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PAMAC (for adding the Pamac Installer to an already installed RichARCH or Arch system)

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

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

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VIRTMAN (for adding Virtual Manager to an already installed RichARCH or Arch system)

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

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

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WARP (for adding the Warp Terminal to an already installed RichARCH or Arch system)

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

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