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Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86-64 general purpose GNU/Linux distribution versatile enough to suit any role. Development focuses on simplicity, minimalism, and code elegance. Arch is installed as a minimal base system, configured by the user upon which their own ideal environment is assembled by installing only what is required or desired for their unique purposes.
Within the ecosystem of Arch-based projects, we can find some that use the Linux kernel, and others that do not, expanding even more the options available to Arch lovers.
The community maintained continuation of 32-bit support for Arch Linux.
A distribution of Linux for ARM computers.
Linux distributions strongly inspired by Arch Linux.
A lightweight and flexible BSD distribution that provides a base system for use of `pacman` package manager.
A derivative work of Arch Linux porting it to the GNU Hurd system with packages optimised for the i686 architecture.
ArchLinux as a WSL Instance.
Non-Linux projects based on Arch Linux.
Simplicity is one of the great features of Arch Linux, which has led the community to use it for their own distributions. In this section we cover all of these through two categories: those general purpose distros (the ones we usually install on our home computers), and those others that were designed with a particular purpose in mind, be it focused on security, data rescue, servers among others.
A professionally made Linux based operating system that is a suitable replacement for Windows or macOS.
A full-featured distribution.
A lightweight distribution based on Arch Linux.
A Minimalistic Linux Distribution, Focused On Aesthetics & Based On Arch Linux.
An Arch Linux-based distribution which features the Calamares system installer and a pre-configured desktop environment.
Crystal Linux is a brand new Arch Linux based distribution. Completely beginner friendly, easy to use, and powerful.
A GNU/Linux distribution that is based on Arch Linux.
A rolling release Linux distribution based on Arch Linux.
A distribution based on Arch Linux and featuring the Openbox window manager as the primary desktop interface.
A desktop operating system based on (and compatible with) the Arch Linux distribution.
A new (190612) Linux live DVD based on Arch Linux. Arch motto is KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid.
Arch Linux based distro.
Get a fresh experience of Arch.
Manjaro/Arch Linux based distro.
Lightweight, portable and flexible Linux based on Arch, Puppy, Porteus.
A simple GNU/Linux distribution based on Arch Linux which provides you a stable Arch Linux with i3 window manager.
A security-focused desktop operating system that aims to provide security through isolation (Unofficial Archlinux Template).
A well-maintained hobbyist Arch based distro, built using ArcoLinux's ALCI scripts that is meant to provide you with a stable base, making it simpler to install ArchLinux (using Calamares) with a well optimized & customized KDE Plasma.
Linux distributions based on Arch Linux for general use.
_(Raspberry Pi/ARM/Audio)_ - Yet another linux audio distribution for embedded boards.
_(Security)_ - A distribution for security professionals and researchers based on Arch Linux.
_(Android Developers)_ - A user-friendly Linux distribution made for Android developers.
_(Bioinformatics/Biology)_ Arch Community for Biologists & Arch Repository for Biological Software.
_(Security/Forensics)_ - An Arch Linux-based distribution designed for penetration testers and security researchers.
_(MythTV)_ - An attempt to make the installation of GNU/Linux and MythTV as trivial as possible.
_(Data Rescue)_ - A distribution based on Arch Linux.
_(Raspberry Pi/ARM)_ - A “remaster” of Arch Linux ARM.
_(Data Rescue)_ - An Arch-based Linux system on a bootable CD-ROM or USB drive, designed for repairing a system and data after a crash.
_(Assistive)_ - A re-spin of the Arch Linux live ISO image, modified to include speech and Braille output for blind and visually-impaired users.
_(Server)_ - A Linux distribution designed to greatly reduce the amount of time required to set up and maintain common network services.
Linux distributions based on Arch Linux with a specific purpose.
It has everything on board to build AOSP or AOSP-based distributions like LineageOS or OmniROM.
KaOS is an independent distribution focused on Qt and KDE.
Linux distributions that use
pacmanas a package manager.
An Arch Linux based distribution featuring the S6 init software in place of systemd.
A fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects.
A community driven effort to provide a fully free (as in freedom) operating system that is stable, secure, simple, lightweight that tries to Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) with Long Term Support (LTS).
An unofficial "libre" variant of Arch Linux.
Systemd free Arch based Linux.
Linux distributions based on Arch Linux that implement alternative inits to SystemD.
Just a simple bash script wizard to install Arch Linux after you have booted on the official Arch Linux install media.
The Archlinux Ultimate Install comprises of two primary scripts, Lilo and Fifo, which streamline the installation process of Archlinux Base, as well as additional packages, tools, and graphical user interfaces.
Installers created specifically to facilitate the installation of Linux Arch.
From Arch Wiki:
AUR helpers automate usage of the Arch User Repository. In particular, they may automate the following tasks:
- searching for packages published on the AUR;
- resolving of dependencies between AUR packages;
- retrieve and build AUR packages;
- retrieve web content, such as user comments;
- submission of AUR packages.
This section tries to cover all these helpers, divided according to their functionality.
pacman wrapper with AUR support.pakku.pacman databases and the AUR.pacman.Determines out-of-date AUR packages w.r.t. upstream version.
PKGBUILD management framework for the Arch User Repository.
Tools for the Arch Linux distribution for building and maintaining official repository packages.
Alerts you to upstream activity.
Checks whether Arch packages are out-of-date.
A utility like pkg-audit based on Arch Security Team data.
A script to fetch and display AUR package comments.
A set of utilities for managing AUR votes.
Haskell library for accessing Aurweb RPC interface.
Tool for querying `libalpm` and the AUR.
AUR-related modules and helper utilities (aurploader, aurquery, aurtomatic).
Rust library for accessing Aurweb RPC interface.
A docker image based on Arch Linux.
Amazon EC2 AMIs based on Arch Linux
Dotfiles generator that allows quick configuration of different Window Managers and tools in multiple operating systems, including any Arch Linux-based distribution.
A lightweight Arch Linux-based distro that runs, without root privileges, upon any Linux distro.
A collection of supplemental tidy, buildenv, and executable scripts for pacman which provide macros for several kinds of optimization in the build() and package() stages.
Run Arch Linux ARM on your mobile phone with Termux.
The portable, cross-platform, extensible, and simple package manager for tarballs (and others!).
Projects linked to or inspired by Arch Linux that do not belong to any previous category.
Projects that were part of the listing but were discontinued or did not receive updates for a long time.