✨ Xero Arch Installer v1.6

A beautiful, streamlined Arch Linux installer designed by XeroLinux with a modern TUI.

Features

• 💾 Flexible Disk Setup - Support for BTRFS, EXT4, and XFS
• 🔒 LUKS2 Encryption - Optional encryption with root-only or root+boot
• 🎮 Graphics Drivers - Easy selection for NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, or VMs
• 🔄 Smart Swap - ZRAM with compression or traditional swap file
• 🚀 Automated KDE Setup - Runs XeroLinux KDE installer.

Quick Start

Boot into the Arch Linux live ISO and run the following command :

bash <(curl -fsSL https://urls.xerolinux.xyz/xeroinstall)

What Gets Installed

Base System

• Linux kernel + headers
• GRUB bootloader
• Essential system utilities
• NetworkManager

After Base Install

The installer automatically runs the XeroLinux KDE script which installs:

• KDE Plasma Desktop
• XeroLinux curated applications
• System tools and utilities
• Optional: Xero-Layan theme

Requirements

• Arch Linux live ISO (latest recommended)
• Internet connection
• UEFI or BIOS system
• At least 20GB disk space

Troubleshooting

No internet connection

# For WiFi
iwctl
[iwd]# device list
[iwd]# station wlan0 scan
[iwd]# station wlan0 get-networks
[iwd]# station wlan0 connect "NetworkName"

# For Ethernet
dhcpcd

Installer won't start

# Install gum manually
pacman -Sy gum

# Run installer directly
bash xero-install.sh

Customization

Adding Packages

Modify the install_base_system() function to add packages to the base install.

Version History

• v1.6 - Speed & polish

  • Added parallel downloads menu option
  • Configured pacman with more options
  • Fixed btrfs swap file NOCOW attribute
  • Fixed partial upgrade risk (pacman -Sy to -Syu)
  • Fixed incorrect package names
  • Reduced warning sleep times for faster installs
  • Added download validation and cleanup trap to launcher

• v1.5 - Boot partition & cleanup

  • Increased boot partition size from 512M to 2048M
  • Simplified internet connectivity check
  • Removed VPN, Blender, and Extras sections from package selection
  • Further trimmed package list to 37 curated options

• v1.4 - Unified package selection

  • Condensed 12 separate prompts into a single categorized selection screen
  • Added pass to password managers, moved LibreOffice to its own Office section
  • Trimmed package list for a leaner default offering

• v1.3 - LUKS2 & encryption scope

  • Upgraded to LUKS2 with systemd sd-encrypt hook
  • Added encryption scope choice: root only or root + boot
  • Fixed skel config copy reliability for user home
  • Updated display and version strings

• v1.0 - Initial release

  • BTRFS with subvolumes
  • LUKS encryption support
  • Graphics driver selection
  • ZRAM swap support

Credits

• archinstall - Inspiration and logic reference
• gum - Beautiful TUI components
• XeroLinux - Distribution and KDE configuration

License

GPL-3.0 License - See LICENSE for details.

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Made with ❤️ by the XeroLinux Team