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
SYNOPSIS
archinstall [options]
DESCRIPTION
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.
SEE ALSO
pacman(8), arch-chroot(8), pacstrap(8), genfstab(8)
