Ready to use
Finish installing and enter a complete desktop. Input methods, practical components, repositories, and hardware support do not need to be assembled from scratch.
Easy installation
CatOS uses a customized Calamares installer that presents desktop, disk layout, and boot choices in a clear graphical flow.
User friendly
Defaults are prepared for everyday use while retaining the openness of Arch Linux, making the system approachable without restricting experienced users.
Rich ecosystem
CatOS inherits the Arch Linux software ecosystem and adds distribution integration, desktop presets, themes, and system tools through its own repository.
Fast and stable
Btrfs, Snapper, and bootable snapshots are integrated to keep the rolling-release experience while providing a clear recovery path.
Based on Arch Linux, a ready-to-use and continuously rolling Linux distribution delivering a complete, clear, and recoverable desktop experience
CatOS uses installation media for deployment, then continues updating through the Arch Linux and CatOS repositories while maintaining the installer, desktop presets, Btrfs snapshots, and boot flow as one distribution.