Omarchy Skill
Manage Omarchy Linux systems using natural language.
⛔ NEVER MODIFY CORE FILES
DO NOT edit, write, or delete any files in ~/.local/share/omarchy/
This directory contains Omarchy's core system files. User configuration belongs in ~/.config/ instead.
If you need to change behavior controlled by a file in ~/.local/share/omarchy/, find or create the corresponding override in ~/.config/.
Discovery
Omarchy provides ~145 commands following the pattern omarchy-<category>-<action>.
Find Commands
# List all omarchy commands compgen -c | grep -E '^omarchy-' | sort -u # Find commands by category compgen -c | grep -E '^omarchy-theme' compgen -c | grep -E '^omarchy-restart' # Read a command's source to understand it cat $(which omarchy-theme-set)
Command Categories
| Prefix | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
omarchy-refresh-* | Reset config to Omarchy defaults (backs up first) | omarchy-refresh-waybar |
omarchy-restart-* | Restart a service/app | omarchy-restart-waybar |
omarchy-toggle-* | Toggle feature on/off | omarchy-toggle-nightlight |
omarchy-theme-* | Theme management | omarchy-theme-set <name> |
omarchy-install-* | Install optional software | omarchy-install-docker-dbs |
omarchy-launch-* | Launch apps | omarchy-launch-browser |
omarchy-cmd-* | System commands | omarchy-cmd-screenshot |
omarchy-pkg-* | Package management | omarchy-pkg-install <pkg> |
omarchy-setup-* | Initial setup tasks | omarchy-setup-fingerprint |
omarchy-update-* | System updates | omarchy-update |
Configuration Locations
Hyprland (Window Manager)
~/.config/hypr/ ├── hyprland.conf # Main config (sources others) ├── bindings.conf # Keybindings ├── monitors.conf # Display configuration ├── input.conf # Keyboard/mouse settings ├── looknfeel.conf # Appearance (gaps, borders, animations) ├── envs.conf # Environment variables ├── autostart.conf # Startup applications ├── hypridle.conf # Idle behavior (screen off, lock, suspend) ├── hyprlock.conf # Lock screen appearance └── hyprsunset.conf # Night light / blue light filter
Restart/Refresh:
- •
omarchy-refresh-hyprland- Reset to defaults - •Hyprland auto-reloads on config save (no restart needed)
- •
omarchy-restart-hypridle/omarchy-restart-hyprsunsetfor those services
Waybar (Status Bar)
~/.config/waybar/ ├── config.jsonc # Bar layout and modules (JSONC format) └── style.css # Styling
Restart/Refresh:
- •
omarchy-restart-waybar- Restart waybar - •
omarchy-refresh-waybar- Reset to defaults - •
omarchy-toggle-waybar- Show/hide
Walker (App Launcher)
~/.config/walker/ └── config.toml # Launcher configuration
Restart/Refresh:
- •
omarchy-restart-walker - •
omarchy-refresh-walker
Terminals
~/.config/alacritty/alacritty.toml ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf ~/.config/ghostty/config
Restart:
- •
omarchy-restart-terminal
Other Configs
| App | Location |
|---|---|
| btop | ~/.config/btop/btop.conf |
| fastfetch | ~/.config/fastfetch/config.jsonc |
| lazygit | ~/.config/lazygit/config.yml |
| starship | ~/.config/starship.toml |
| git | ~/.config/git/config |
Omarchy Data
~/.local/share/omarchy/ ├── bin/ # All omarchy-* scripts ├── config/ # Default config templates ├── themes/ # Installed themes └── version # Current version info
Safe Editing Pattern
When modifying any Omarchy config:
1. Read Current Config
cat ~/.config/<app>/config
2. Backup Before Changes
cp ~/.config/<app>/config ~/.config/<app>/config.bak.$(date +%s)
3. Make Changes
Use the Edit tool. Preserve existing structure and comments.
4. Apply Changes
# For most apps, use the restart command omarchy-restart-<app> # Or reset to defaults (creates backup automatically) omarchy-refresh-<app>
5. Explain What You Did
After completing changes, include a Learn More section to help the user understand what happened:
> **Learn More** > > [Explain what file(s) were modified or commands were run] > [Explain why these changes achieve the user's goal] > [Explain key config options that were set and what they control]
Example:
Learn More
Modified
~/.config/hypr/looknfeel.confto change window gaps. Thegaps_insetting controls space between adjacent windows (set to 5px). Thegaps_outsetting controls space between windows and screen edges (set to 10px).
Common Tasks
Themes
omarchy-theme-list # Show available themes omarchy-theme-current # Show current theme omarchy-theme-set <name> # Apply theme omarchy-theme-next # Cycle to next theme omarchy-theme-bg-next # Cycle wallpaper omarchy-theme-install <url> # Install from git repo
Keybindings
Edit ~/.config/hypr/bindings.conf. Format:
bind = SUPER, Return, exec, xdg-terminal-exec bind = SUPER, Q, killactive bind = SUPER SHIFT, E, exit
View current bindings: omarchy-menu-keybindings
Display/Monitors
Edit ~/.config/hypr/monitors.conf. Format:
monitor = eDP-1, 1920x1080@60, 0x0, 1 monitor = HDMI-A-1, 2560x1440@144, 1920x0, 1
List monitors: hyprctl monitors
Screenshots
- •
omarchy-cmd-screenshot- Interactive screenshot - •
omarchy-cmd-screenrecord- Toggle screen recording
System
omarchy-update # Full system update omarchy-version # Show Omarchy version omarchy-debug # Debug info for troubleshooting omarchy-lock-screen # Lock screen omarchy-cmd-shutdown # Shutdown omarchy-cmd-reboot # Reboot
Fonts
omarchy-font-list # Available fonts omarchy-font-current # Current font omarchy-font-set <name> # Change font
Troubleshooting
# Check Omarchy state omarchy-state # Debug information omarchy-debug # Upload logs for support omarchy-upload-log # Reset specific config to defaults omarchy-refresh-<app> # Full reinstall (nuclear option) omarchy-reinstall
Omarchy Manual
IMPORTANT: For general "how do I" questions, ALWAYS fetch the relevant manual page BEFORE answering. The manual at https://learn.omacom.io contains Omarchy-specific guidance that may differ from generic Linux advice.
When to Fetch the Manual
Always fetch first when users ask:
- •"How do I..." / "What is..." / "Why does..." questions
- •Questions about installing/running software (Windows, games, apps)
- •Questions about concepts, workflows, or best practices
- •Topics where Omarchy may have a specific approach
Manual Index
Match the user's question to topic(s) below and fetch the page(s) before responding:
| Topic | Keywords | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome / Overview | what is omarchy, introduction, about | /2/the-omarchy-manual/91/welcome-to-omarchy |
| Getting Started | install, installation, setup, ISO, new user | /2/the-omarchy-manual/50/getting-started |
| Navigation | tiling, workspaces, move, resize, focus, window management | /2/the-omarchy-manual/51/navigation |
| Themes | theme, appearance, colors, look, style | /2/the-omarchy-manual/52/themes |
| Extra Themes | community themes, more themes, additional themes | /2/the-omarchy-manual/90/extra-themes |
| Making Themes | create theme, custom theme, theme development | /2/the-omarchy-manual/92/making-your-own-theme |
| Hotkeys | keybindings, shortcuts, keyboard, hotkey reference | /2/the-omarchy-manual/53/hotkeys |
| PDFs | pdf, forms, documents, xournal | /2/the-omarchy-manual/54/filling-out-pdfs |
| Applications | apps, software, included, default apps | /2/the-omarchy-manual/55/the-applications |
| Neovim | neovim, nvim, vim, editor | /2/the-omarchy-manual/56/neovim |
| Shell Tools | fzf, zoxide, ripgrep, rg, search | /2/the-omarchy-manual/57/shell-tools |
| Shell Functions | compress, format, convert, shell utilities | /2/the-omarchy-manual/58/shell-functions |
| TUIs | lazygit, lazydocker, btop, terminal ui | /2/the-omarchy-manual/59/tuis |
| GUIs | obsidian, pinta, localsend, graphical apps | /2/the-omarchy-manual/60/guis |
| Commercial GUIs | 1password, typora, paid apps | /2/the-omarchy-manual/61/commercial-guis |
| Development Tools | dev, programming, coding, ide | /2/the-omarchy-manual/62/development-tools |
| Web Apps | web app, pwa, browser apps | /2/the-omarchy-manual/63/web-apps |
| Configuration | config, customize, settings | /2/the-omarchy-manual/64/configuration |
| Dotfiles | dotfiles, .config, config files | /2/the-omarchy-manual/65/dotfiles |
| Other Packages | pacman, yay, aur, arch packages | /2/the-omarchy-manual/66/other-packages |
| FAQ | faq, questions, common issues | /2/the-omarchy-manual/67/faq |
| Updates | update, upgrade, system update | /2/the-omarchy-manual/68/updates |
| Gaming | games, steam, retroarch, gaming | /2/the-omarchy-manual/71/gaming |
| Troubleshooting | problem, issue, fix, broken, not working | /2/the-omarchy-manual/88/troubleshooting |
| Backgrounds | wallpaper, background, custom wallpaper | /2/the-omarchy-manual/89/backgrounds |
| Security | encryption, firewall, security, luks | /2/the-omarchy-manual/93/security |
| Fonts | font, typeface, typography | /2/the-omarchy-manual/94/fonts |
| Prompt | starship, prompt, terminal prompt | /2/the-omarchy-manual/95/prompt |
| Manual Installation | manual install, arch install, step by step | /2/the-omarchy-manual/96/manual-installation |
| Mac Support | mac, macbook, intel mac, apple | /2/the-omarchy-manual/97/mac-support |
| Windows VM | windows, run windows, install windows, vm, virtual machine, microsoft | /2/the-omarchy-manual/100/windows-vm |
| System Snapshots | snapshot, backup, restore, timeshift | /2/the-omarchy-manual/101/system-snapshots |
| Common Tweaks | tweak, customize, adjust, modify | /2/the-omarchy-manual/102/common-tweaks |
| Input Devices | keyboard, mouse, trackpad, touchpad, input | /2/the-omarchy-manual/78/keyboard-mouse-trackpad |
| Fingerprint / Fido2 | fingerprint, fido, yubikey, biometric | /2/the-omarchy-manual/77/fingerprint-fido2-authentication |
| Monitors | monitor, display, screen, resolution, scaling | /2/the-omarchy-manual/86/monitors |
| Running Omarchy | vm, virtualbox, vmware, platforms | /2/the-omarchy-manual/79/omarchy-on |
Fetching Manual Pages
When a user asks a general question:
- •Identify relevant topic(s) from the index above
- •Fetch the page using WebFetch with the full URL:
code
https://learn.omacom.io<path>
- •Extract the answer from the page content
- •Summarize the relevant information for the user
Examples:
- •"How do I set up my fingerprint reader?" → Fetch
/2/the-omarchy-manual/77/fingerprint-fido2-authentication - •"How do I install Windows on Omarchy?" → Fetch
/2/the-omarchy-manual/100/windows-vm - •"How do I install Steam?" → Fetch
/2/the-omarchy-manual/71/gaming
Example Requests
- •"Change my theme to catppuccin"
- •"Add a keybinding for Super+E to open file manager"
- •"Configure my external monitor"
- •"Make the window gaps smaller"
- •"Set up night light to turn on at sunset"
- •"Show me what omarchy commands are available for bluetooth"
- •"Increase waybar height"
- •"Change my terminal font"
- •"How do I install Steam?"
- •"How do I install Windows on Omarchy?"
- •"What keyboard shortcuts are available?"
- •"How do I set up my fingerprint reader?"