archinstall

Guided Arch Linux installer with interactive menus

TLDR

Start the interactive installer

$ archinstall

Run a specific installation profile

$ archinstall --script [minimal]

Run with a configuration file

$ archinstall --config [/path/to/config.json]

Run in silent mode with predefined config

$ archinstall --config [/path/to/config.json] --silent

archinstall is a guided Arch Linux installer that provides an interactive menu-driven installation experience. It simplifies the Arch Linux installation process while still providing flexibility and customization options.

PARAMETERS

--config path

Load configuration from a JSON file.

--creds path

Load credentials (passwords, keys) from a file.

--disk-layout path

Load disk layout configuration from a file.

--script name

Run a specific installation profile (e.g., minimal, desktop).

--silent

Run without user prompts (requires --config).

--dry-run

Test the installation without making changes.

INSTALL

sudo pacman -S archinstall

CAVEATS

Requires network connectivity. Should only be run from the Arch Linux live installation environment. Creates partitions and formats disks; data loss may occur.

HISTORY

Developed by the Arch Linux community and officially included in the installation ISO since 2021 as an alternative to the traditional manual installation process.