Arch Linux Installation Script

A streamlined Arch Linux setup script designed to make installation cleaner, faster, and tailored to my workflow.

🚀 Installation

Full setup from fresh booted arch iso

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1. Run the Bootstrap Script

bash <(curl -fsSL wattox00.github.io/arch-setup/install.sh)

This will install and configure:

• A basic user account

• Networking

• Grub Bootloader

• Essential system configuration

At this point, you are free to continue however you like:

• Install your preferred desktop environment

• Install your own window manager

• Keep it minimal and use it as a server

• Customize everything manually

• The base system is ready - the rest is up to you.

Optional: Install dwm-wattox

If you want to use my custom window manager setup, follow the steps below.

2. Log out and back in

Start a new shell session, then run:

  cd ~
  bash arch-setup/dwm-wattox.sh

3. Run the cleanup script

bash cleanup.sh

⚠️ Note: A full reboot is not required. Logging out and back in is usually enough to apply environment and service changes. Reboot only if you encounter issues.

DWM-wattox only

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Pre-setup requirements

You should have:

• A basic user account logged in (not root)
• Network connection
• git
• A package manager (e.g pacman)
• A basic TTY

Then continue with the steps below.

1. Clone the Git repository

git clone https://github.com/wattox00/arch-setup.git
cd arch-setup
chmod +x dwm-wattox.sh
bash dwm-wattox.sh

2. Run cleanup

The dwm-wattox.sh script will copy a cleanup.sh file into your home folder.

Running it will:

• Remove unnecessary folders and files used during installation and automation

• Remove the cleanup.sh file itself

• Copy my Bash configuration files

• Ask for sound setup

• Run pipx ensurepath

• Reload your Bash configuration

cd ~
bash cleanup.sh

Starting dwm

After logging into a TTY session, start dwm with:

startx

Keybinding

SUPER + / -> Open commands menu (SUPER = Windows key)

Enjoy! 🎉

For more check out the original dwm-wattox page: HERE

❤️ Support

If this project saved you time, taught you something, or made your day a little easier, you can support its development here:

👉 Buy me a coffee via PayPal

Your support helps keep the project:

• Actively maintained
• Continuously improved
• Free and open source

Thanks for being part of the community 🤝

📄 License

Inspired by ChrisTitusTech. This project is licensed under the MIT License.
See the LICENSE file for full details.