Arch Installer

A minimal, opinionated Arch Linux installer focused on simplicity, reproducibility, and modern defaults.

Features

• GPT partitioning
• Btrfs root filesystem
• Pre-configured Btrfs subvolumes
• systemd-boot bootloader
• Unified Kernel Images (UKI)
• PipeWire audio stack
• NetworkManager networking
• Optional Sway or Hyprland installation
• Optional AUR integration
• UK timezone defaults (Europe/London)

Installation

Boot into the official Arch Linux ISO and ensure you have a working internet connection.

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Xeals-Senpai/arch-installer.git
cd arch-installer

Run the installer:

./install.sh

Follow the prompts to select the target disk and configure the installation.

Project Structure

arch-installer/
├── docs/
├── lib/
└── install.sh

Key Components

File	Purpose
install.sh	Main installer workflow
checks.sh	Pre-installation checks
disk.sh	Disk selection
partition.sh	Partition layout configuration
format.sh	Disk partitioning and formatting
btrfs.sh	Btrfs subvolume creation and mounting
pacstrap.sh	Base package installation
fstab.sh	Fstab generation
chroot.sh	Post-installation system configuration
bootloader.sh	systemd-boot and UKI configuration
aur.sh	Optional AUR package installation

Status

Current Status: Functional

The installer has been tested on a Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and is capable of performing a complete unattended Arch Linux installation using:

• GPT partitioning
• Btrfs subvolumes
• systemd-boot
• Unified Kernel Images (UKI)
• Sway desktop environment

Personal applications and user customisation are intentionally handled by the companion arch-bootstrap repository.

License

Released under the MIT License.