About CachyOS
CachyOS is an Arch-based Linux operating system focused on speed, security, and a streamlined desktop experience. It ships performance-tuned packages and a customized Linux kernel using the BORE scheduler, with graphical and command-line installation options.
At a glance
| Operating system | Linux |
|---|---|
| Based on | Arch |
| Origin | Germany |
| Status | Active |
| Category | Desktop, Live Medium |
| Architecture | x86_64 |
| Release model | Rolling |
| Latest listed release | 260809 · August 9, 2026 |
| Popularity snapshot | #1 · 2,664 page hits per day |
| Reader rating | 8.2 / 10 from 523 reviews |
Desktop choices
CachyOS offers a broad selection of desktop environments, window managers, and Wayland compositors: bspwm, Budgie, Cinnamon, COSMIC, GNOME, Hyprland, i3, KDE Plasma, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, niri, Openbox, Qtile, Sway, UKUI, Wayfire, and Xfce. KDE Plasma is the default desktop in the release snapshot.
Release and system notes
| Installer | Calamares |
|---|---|
| Package format | pkg |
| Package management | pacman |
| Init system | systemd |
| Default browser | Firefox |
| Filesystems | Btrfs, ext4, JFS, XFS |
| Download size | About 3.0–3.1 GB (release 260809) |
Recent releases
- 260809 — August 9, 2026
- 260426 — April 26, 2026
- 260308 — March 8, 2026
- 260124 — January 24, 2026
- 251129 — November 29, 2025
Who it suits
CachyOS is a strong fit for desktop users who want a current Arch-based system, performance-focused defaults, and a choice of desktop environments. Its rolling releases provide newer software quickly, so users should be comfortable applying frequent updates and maintaining a current system.
Project links
OS overview
This profile gathers the recorded project facts for CachyOS, including its family, release approach, desktop options, supported systems, and package tools.
Official project
Use the verified official project links alongside this profile for current downloads, documentation, and support.
