Arch Install Script

By The Insane Lord

This script automates the post-installation configuration of Arch Linux. It is designed to be executed inside an arch-chroot environment after completing the base system installation.

📌 Features

• Installs default Pacman hooks (optional)
• Configures fstab and system settings (optional)
• Installs and configures GUI environments (optional)
• Ensures Bluetooth and printing support (if required)
• Supports Flatpak application installation

⚠️ Prerequisites

Before running this script, ensure:

1. You have booted into an Arch Linux live ISO.
2. You have installed the base system and entered arch-chroot:

   mount /dev/sdXn /mnt  # Replace sdXn with your root partition
   arch-chroot /mnt

3. You have network access (ping -c 3 archlinux.org should succeed).

🛠️ Installation & Usage

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/TheInsaneLord/archinstall.git
cd archinstall

2️⃣ Make the Script Executable

chmod +x install.sh

3️⃣ Run the Script

./install.sh

The script will prompt you for configurations, allowing you to:

• Install Pacman hooks
• Configure system settings
• Set up a GUI environment (Wayland/X11, KDE/Gnome)
• Install essential applications

🔧 Available Install Scripts

Each component of the installation is modular:

Script	Description
install.sh	Main interactive installer
install-scripts/hooks.sh	Sets up Pacman hooks
install-scripts/system.sh	Configures fstab and system settings
install-scripts/gui.sh	Installs GUI components (Wayland/X11, KDE/Gnome)
install-scripts/apps.sh	Installs default applications & Flatpak apps

📝 Notes

• Ensure this script is run inside arch-chroot.
• After installation, reboot your system:

  exit
  umount -R /mnt
  reboot

• If using a printer, add your user to the lp group:

  usermod -aG lp <your-username>

💡 Troubleshooting

• If the script does not run, check execution permissions:

  chmod +x install.sh

• If git is missing, install it manually:

  pacman -S git

• If networking is unavailable, check ip link and ensure your interface is up.

📜 License

This project is open-source. Feel free to modify and improve it to fit your needs.

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Enjoy your Arch installation! EOF