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During 2024, traffic for CachyOS installation increased sharply owing to its early discovery.{{cite web |language=de |url=https://www.computerbase.de/artikel/betriebssysteme/interview-cachyos-peter-jung.96252/ |title= "Gaming-Distribution": CachyOS-Co-Chefentwickler Peter Jung im Interview |first=Marek |last=Lindlein |date=2026-03-26 |website=[[ComputerBase]]}}According to [[PC Games Hardware]], CachyOS achieved a 2.54 percent share of the Linux market on Steam in its first year.{{cite web|access-date=2025-06-13 |first=Sven |last=Bauduin |date=2025-01-06 |language=de |title=Linux: Die besten Gaming-Distributionen für Spieler [Update] |url=https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/Specials/Gaming-Distributionen-1462858/ |website=PC Games Hardware}} In July 2025, it became the most popular distribution on [[DistroWatch]].{{Cite web |title=Opinionated Arch derivative CachyOS overtakes Mint and MX on DistroWatch |url=https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/20/cachyos_distrowatch/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |date=2025-08-25 |website=[[The Register]] |first=Liam |last=Proven}}{{Cite web |title=CachyOS |url=https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=cachyos |access-date=2025-10-26 |website=Distrowatch.com}}{{cite web|access-date=2025-07-13 |first=Sven |last=Bauduin |date=2025-07-13 |language=de |title=Made in Germany: CachyOS ist die populärste Linux-Distribution |url=https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/CachyOS-ist-die-beliebteste-Distribution-1477121/ |website=[[PC Games Hardware]]}}{{Cite web |date=2025-07-13 |title=Made in Germany: CachyOS ist die populärste Linux-Distribution |url=https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/CachyOS-ist-die-beliebteste-Distribution-1477121/ |access-date=2026-04-02 |website=PC Games Hardware |language=de}}
During 2024, traffic for CachyOS installation increased sharply owing to its early discovery.{{cite web |language=de |url=https://www.computerbase.de/artikel/betriebssysteme/interview-cachyos-peter-jung.96252/ |title= "Gaming-Distribution": CachyOS-Co-Chefentwickler Peter Jung im Interview |first=Marek |last=Lindlein |date=2026-03-26 |website=[[ComputerBase]]}}According to [[PC Games Hardware]], CachyOS achieved a 2.54 percent share of the Linux market on Steam in its first year.{{cite web|access-date=2025-06-13 |first=Sven |last=Bauduin |date=2025-01-06 |language=de |title=Linux: Die besten Gaming-Distributionen für Spieler [Update] |url=https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/Specials/Gaming-Distributionen-1462858/ |website=PC Games Hardware}} In July 2025, it became the most popular distribution on [[DistroWatch]].{{Cite web |title=Opinionated Arch derivative CachyOS overtakes Mint and MX on DistroWatch |url=https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/20/cachyos_distrowatch/ |access-date=2026-03-25 |date=2025-08-25 |website=[[The Register]] |first=Liam |last=Proven}}{{Cite web |title=CachyOS |url=https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=cachyos |access-date=2025-10-26 |website=Distrowatch.com}}{{cite web|access-date=2025-07-13 |first=Sven |last=Bauduin |date=2025-07-13 |language=de |title=Made in Germany: CachyOS ist die populärste Linux-Distribution |url=https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/CachyOS-ist-die-beliebteste-Distribution-1477121/ |website=[[PC Games Hardware]]}}{{Cite web |date=2025-07-13 |title=Made in Germany: CachyOS ist die populärste Linux-Distribution |url=https://www.pcgameshardware.de/Linux-Software-26761/News/CachyOS-ist-die-beliebteste-Distribution-1477121/ |access-date=2026-04-02 |website=PC Games Hardware |language=de}}


On December 3, 2025, CachyOS was granted a $250 per month sponsorship from [[Framework Computer]] as part of a batch of sponsorships towards open source software, who recognized the distribution was excelling in benchmarks.{{Cite web |url=https://frame.work/de/en/blog/framework-sponsorships |title=Framework sponsorships | date=2025-12-03 |access-date=2025-12-08 |language=en}}
On December 3, 2025, CachyOS was granted a $250 per month sponsorship from [[Framework Computer]] as part of a batch of sponsorships towards open source software, who recognized the distribution was excelling in benchmarks.{{Cite web |url=https://frame.work/de/en/blog/framework-sponsorships |title=Framework sponsorships | date=2025-12-03 |access-date=2025-12-08 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2025-12-09 |title=Framework greatly expand their open source event and Linux distribution sponsorships |url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/12/framework-greatly-expand-their-open-source-event-and-linux-distribution-sponsorships/ |access-date=2026-04-23 |website=GamingOnLinux |language=en}}


In January 2026, the Open Gaming Collective (OGC) formed to centralize efforts around critical software components employed for gaming on Linux based systems.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/open-gaming-collective-ogc-formed-to-push-linux-gaming-even-further/ |title=Open Gaming Collective (OGC) formed to push Linux gaming even further |language=English |last=Dawe |first=Liam |work=GamingOnLinux |date=2026-01-29 }} CachyOS did not opt in to this collective, with Peter stating they did not see benefits that would flow through to CachyOS, and concerns around the initiative "rushing" to find new maintainers after removing a prominent member of their team.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/cachyos-founder-explains-why-they-didn-t-join-the-new-open-gaming-collective-ogc/ |title=CachyOS founder explains why they didn't join the new Open Gaming Collective (OGC) |language=English |last=Dawe |first=Liam |work=GamingOnLinux |date=2026-01-30 }}
In January 2026, the Open Gaming Collective (OGC) formed to centralize efforts around critical software components employed for gaming on Linux based systems.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/open-gaming-collective-ogc-formed-to-push-linux-gaming-even-further/ |title=Open Gaming Collective (OGC) formed to push Linux gaming even further |language=English |last=Dawe |first=Liam |work=GamingOnLinux |date=2026-01-29 }} CachyOS did not opt in to this collective, with Peter stating they did not see benefits that would flow through to CachyOS, and concerns around the initiative "rushing" to find new maintainers after removing a prominent member of their team.{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/cachyos-founder-explains-why-they-didn-t-join-the-new-open-gaming-collective-ogc/ |title=CachyOS founder explains why they didn't join the new Open Gaming Collective (OGC) |language=English |last=Dawe |first=Liam |work=GamingOnLinux |date=2026-01-30 }}
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== Features ==
== Features ==
CachyOS recompiles Arch Linux packages for the x86-64-v3, x86-64-v4 and Zen4+ architectures, delivering increased performance.{{cite web| website=[[Phoronix]] |url=https://www.phoronix.com/review/cachyos-x86-64-v3-v4 | title=Arch Linux CachyOS Benchmarks Of x86-64-v3 & x86-64-v4 Repositories |first=Michael |last=Larabel | date=2024-02-29}}{{cite web| url=https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-os-amd-ryzen9-9950x |first=Michael |last=Larabel |date=2024-08-20 |website=[[Phoronix]] |title=Intel Continues To Show AMD The Importance Of Software Optimizations: 16% More Ryzen 9 9950X Performance}} Access to these packages is achieved through pacman repositories which can be added to an existing Arch Linux installation. CachyOS also provides access to the [[Arch Linux#Arch_User_Repository_(AUR)|Arch User Repository]] (AUR), a collection of unofficial community-maintained source packages shipped by Arch Linux, using the paru package manager. Shelly is also provided as a GUI alternative to both of these, with the ''CachyOS Package Manager'' providing a GUI targeted towards CachyOS recompiled packages.{{cite web |url=https://wiki.cachyos.org/configuration/post_install_setup/ |title=Post Install |website=CachyOS |date=23 March 2026 |access-date=2026-04-03}}
CachyOS recompiles Arch Linux packages for the x86-64-v3, x86-64-v4 and Zen4+ architectures, delivering increased performance.{{cite web| website=[[Phoronix]] |url=https://www.phoronix.com/review/cachyos-x86-64-v3-v4 | title=Arch Linux CachyOS Benchmarks Of x86-64-v3 & x86-64-v4 Repositories |first=Michael |last=Larabel | date=2024-02-29}}{{cite web| url=https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-os-amd-ryzen9-9950x |first=Michael |last=Larabel |date=2024-08-20 |website=[[Phoronix]] |title=Intel Continues To Show AMD The Importance Of Software Optimizations: 16% More Ryzen 9 9950X Performance}} Access to these packages is achieved through pacman repositories which can be added to an existing Arch Linux installation. CachyOS also provides access to the [[Arch Linux#Arch_User_Repository_(AUR)|Arch User Repository]] (AUR), a collection of unofficial community-maintained source packages shipped by Arch Linux, using the paru package manager.


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The CachyOS Hello software provides an option to install several gaming focused packages and software such as [[Steam_(service)|Steam]], [[Lutris]] and the Heroic Games Launcher in a single click.{{cite web |url=https://www.howtogeek.com/cachyos-might-be-my-new-main-distro/ |title=I Tried CachyOS, and Now It Might Be My New Main Distro |first=Kris |last=Wouk |date=2025-03-06}}
CachyOS ships with a custom kernel, which utilizes enhancements, configurations and patches from upstream.{{Cite web |date=2025-10-11 |title=CachyOS Kernel |url=https://wiki.cachyos.org/features/kernel/ |access-date=2025-10-26 |website=CachyOS |language=en}} Several variants of the kernel are available, and can be installed and managed using the included ''CachyOS Kernel Manager'' software.{{cite web|access-date=2026-03-25 |date=2025-12-22 |language=en |title=Managing Linux Kernels & Sched-ext framework with the CachyOS Kernel Manager |url=https://wiki.cachyos.org/features/kernel_manager/ |website=CachyOS}}

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While not provided with the base install, proton-cachyos-slr, a fork of [[Valve Corporation]]'s [[Proton_(software)|Proton]] is maintained by the team that integrates features not otherwise available in the official versions, such as additional patching, video and audio codecs, and early hot fixes and workarounds for games. It can be installed through the CachyOS Hello software, which provides an option to install several gaming focused packages and software such as [[Steam_(service)|Steam]], [[Lutris]] and the Heroic Games Launcher.{{Cite web |date=2025-10-21 |title=Gaming with CachyOS Guide |url=https://wiki.cachyos.org/configuration/gaming/ |access-date=2025-10-26 |website=CachyOS |language=en}}{{cite web |url=https://www.howtogeek.com/cachyos-might-be-my-new-main-distro/ |title=I Tried CachyOS, and Now It Might Be My New Main Distro |first=Kris |last=Wouk |date=2025-03-06}}


== Installation ==
== Installation ==
CachyOS provides a [[GUI|graphical installer]] via [[Calamares (software)|Calamares]] to aid users in configuring their installation. Installation of CachyOS requires an internet connection, as no offline installer is available. A new [[Command-line interface|CLI]] installer is in development, inspired by manjaro-architect.{{Cite web| url=https://github.com/CachyOS/New-Cli-Installer| title=New-Cli-Installer| access-date=2026-03-25| website=Github}}
CachyOS provides a [[GUI|graphical installer]] via [[Calamares (software)|Calamares]] to aid users in configuring their installation. Installation of CachyOS requires an internet connection, as no offline installer is available. A new [[Command-line interface|CLI]] installer is in development, inspired by manjaro-architect.{{Cite web| url=https://github.com/CachyOS/New-Cli-Installer| title=New-Cli-Installer| access-date=2026-03-25| website=Github}}

CachyOS' available bootloaders are [[GRUB]], [[systemd-boot]], [[rEFInd]], and [[Limine (bootloader)|Limine]]. Configuration for each is generated during installation.{{cite web |url=https://wiki.cachyos.org/installation/boot_managers/ |title=Offered Boot Managers |website=wiki.cachyos.org |date=21 December 2025 |access-date=2026-03-27}}

Supported filesystems include [[XFS]], [[BTRFS]], [[ext4]], [[ZFS]], [[F2FS]], and [[Bcachefs]]. The CachyOS developers have recommended using BTRFS as the default filesystem, as it is considered stable with useful features. XFS or EXT4 are suggested for a simple and fast filesystem.{{cite web |url=https://wiki.cachyos.org/installation/filesystem/ |title=Filesystems |website=wiki.cachyos.org |date=18 December 2025 |access-date=2026-03-27}}

During installation, users can select from several pre-configured desktop environments or window managers. [[KDE Plasma]], [[GNOME]], [[COSMIC desktop|COSMIC]], [[Tiling_window_manager#Wayland|Niri]], [[Cinnamon_(desktop_environment)|Cinnamon]], [[Budgie_(desktop_environment)|Budgie]], [[MATE_(desktop_environment)|Mate]], [[Xfce4]], [[LXQT]], [[LXDE]], [[UKUI]], [[Hyprland]], [[Sway (window manager)|Sway]], [[Windowing_system#Wayland|Wayfire]], [[I3_(window_manager)|i3 Window Manager]], [[Qtile]], [[Tiling_window_manager#X_Window_System|bspwm]] and [[Openbox]] are made available.{{cite web |url=https://wiki.cachyos.org/installation/desktop_environments/ |title=Desktop Environments |website=wiki.cachyos.org |access-date=2026-03-27}}


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
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