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CachyOS Custom Applications Guide

Complete beginner-friendly guide to CachyOS custom applications including CachyOS Hello, CachyOS Package Installer, Cachy Browser, and other CachyOS-specific tools.

Table of Contents

  1. Understanding CachyOS Applications
  2. CachyOS Hello
  3. CachyOS Package Installer
  4. Cachy Browser
  5. Other CachyOS Tools
  6. Troubleshooting

Understanding CachyOS Applications

What are CachyOS Applications?

CachyOS applications are custom tools developed for CachyOS.

What they do:

  • System configuration: Easy system setup
  • Package management: Simplified package installation
  • User experience: Better usability
  • CachyOS integration: Optimized for CachyOS

Why they exist:

  • User-friendly: Easier than command-line
  • CachyOS-specific: Optimized for CachyOS
  • Convenience: Quick access to common tasks
  • Integration: Works well with CachyOS

CachyOS Hello

What is CachyOS Hello?

CachyOS Hello is the system configuration tool.

What it does:

  • System setup: Post-installation configuration
  • Package installation: Install common packages
  • System configuration: Configure system settings
  • Welcome screen: First-run experience

Using CachyOS Hello

Launch CachyOS Hello:

cachyos-hello

Or from application menu:

  • Search for "CachyOS Hello"
  • Click to launch

Features:

  • Install packages: Common software installation
  • System configuration: Configure system
  • Desktop setup: Desktop environment setup
  • Driver installation: Graphics driver setup

See CachyOS Tools Guide for detailed usage.

CachyOS Package Installer

What is CachyOS Package Installer?

CachyOS Package Installer is a graphical package manager.

What it does:

  • GUI package management: Easy package installation
  • Package browsing: Browse available packages
  • Search packages: Search for packages
  • Install/remove: Manage packages easily

Using Package Installer

Launch Package Installer:

cachyos-package-installer

Or from application menu:

  • Search for "Package Installer"
  • Click to launch

Features:

  • Browse packages: View available packages
  • Search: Search for packages
  • Install: Install packages with one click
  • Remove: Uninstall packages easily

Benefits:

  • User-friendly: Easier than command-line
  • Visual: See packages before installing
  • Safe: Shows package information
  • Convenient: Quick package management

Cachy Browser

What is Cachy Browser?

Cachy Browser is CachyOS's custom web browser.

What it does:

  • Web browsing: Browse the internet
  • CachyOS optimized: Optimized for CachyOS
  • Privacy-focused: Privacy features
  • Performance: Optimized performance

Installing Cachy Browser

Install Cachy Browser:

sudo pacman -S cachy-browser

What this does:

  • Installs Cachy Browser
  • Makes browser available
  • Ready to use

Launch Cachy Browser:

cachy-browser

Or from application menu:

  • Search for "Cachy Browser"
  • Click to launch

Cachy Browser Features

Features:

  • Privacy: Privacy-focused browsing
  • Performance: Optimized for speed
  • CachyOS integration: Works with CachyOS
  • Extensions: Supports browser extensions

Other CachyOS Tools

CachyOS Settings

CachyOS Settings is system configuration tool.

Launch:

cachyos-settings

What it does:

  • System configuration
  • Performance settings
  • Hardware management
  • System tweaks

See CachyOS Tools Guide for details.

Kernel Manager

CachyOS Kernel Manager manages kernels.

Launch:

cachyos-kernel-manager

What it does:

  • Install kernels
  • Remove kernels
  • Switch kernels
  • Kernel management

See CachyOS Kernel Management for details.

Troubleshooting

Application Not Found

Check if installed:

pacman -Q | grep cachyos

What this does:

  • Lists CachyOS packages
  • Shows installed applications
  • Helps identify missing apps

Install application:

sudo pacman -S cachyos-hello

What this does:

  • Installs CachyOS application
  • Makes application available
  • Fixes missing application

Application Not Working

Check application:

cachyos-hello --help

What this does:

  • Shows application help
  • Lists available options
  • Helps troubleshoot

Check logs:

journalctl -u cachyos-hello

What this does:

  • Shows application logs
  • Helps identify issues
  • Troubleshooting information

Additional Resources

Summary

This guide covered:

  1. Understanding CachyOS applications - What they are
  2. CachyOS Hello - System configuration tool
  3. CachyOS Package Installer - GUI package manager
  4. Cachy Browser - Custom web browser
  5. Other tools - Additional CachyOS tools
  6. Troubleshooting - Common issues

Key Takeaways:

  • CachyOS applications simplify system management
  • CachyOS Hello for post-installation setup
  • Package Installer for easy package management
  • Cachy Browser for optimized browsing
  • All tools are CachyOS-optimized
  • Use GUI tools for easier management

This guide is based on the CachyOS Wiki and expanded with detailed explanations for beginners. For the most up-to-date application information, always refer to the official CachyOS documentation.

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