Arch Linux Installation Script

This script is designed for setting up an Arch Linux system with various configurations and installations. The script offers a user-friendly menu for selecting different installation options and automates numerous post-installation tasks.

Table of Contents

1. Features
2. Usage
3. Script Details
   • Variables
   • Functions
4. Author

Features

• Installs and configures Linux kernel headers based on the installed kernel type.
• Configures systemd-boot or GRUB bootloader.
• Enhances Pacman with color and parallel downloads.
• Updates the system and the mirrorlist.
• Installs and configures ZSH with Oh-My-ZSH and useful plugins.
• Installs Starship prompt.
• Configures locales.
• Installs AUR helper YAY.
• Installs various programs based on user selection.
• Enables essential services.
• Configures a firewall with firewalld.
• Provides options to install Fail2ban, Virt-Manager, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Clears unused packages and cache.
• Optionally reboots the system after installation.

Usage

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/gandromidas/archinstaller && cd archinstaller

2. Run the script:

   ./install.sh

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to select the desired installation option:

   • Default Installation
   • Minimal Installation
   • Exit

Script Details

Variables

• KERNEL_HEADERS: Default Linux headers.
• LOADER_DIR, ENTRIES_DIR, LOADER_CONF, CONFIGS_DIR, SCRIPTS_DIR: Various directory paths used in the script.
• Color codes for formatted terminal output (RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE, MAGENTA, CYAN, RESET).

Functions

• print_info, print_success, print_warning, print_error: Print messages with different color codes.
• show_menu: Displays the main menu for selecting the installation option.
• install_kernel_headers: Installs appropriate kernel headers based on the installed kernel type.
• make_systemd_boot_silent: Configures systemd-boot for a silent boot.
• change_loader_conf: Updates the loader.conf file with desired settings.
• enable_asterisks_sudo: Enables asterisks for password input in sudoers.
• configure_pacman: Enhances Pacman configuration.
• update_mirrorlist: Updates the mirrorlist and configures reflector.
• update_system: Updates the system packages.
• install_zsh: Installs and configures ZSH with Oh-My-ZSH.
• change_shell_to_zsh: Changes the default shell to ZSH.
• move_zshrc: Moves .zshrc to the home directory.
• install_starship: Installs the Starship prompt and moves its configuration file.
• configure_locales: Configures system locales.
• install_yay: Installs YAY (AUR helper).
• install_programs: Installs additional programs based on the user's selection.
• enable_services: Enables essential system services.
• create_fastfetch_config: Creates and moves the fastfetch configuration.
• configure_firewall: Configures the firewall using firewalld.
• install_and_configure_fail2ban: Installs and configures Fail2ban.
• install_and_configure_virt_manager: Installs and configures Virt-Manager.
• install_davinci_resolve: Prompts and installs DaVinci Resolve if desired.
• clear_unused_packages_cache: Clears unused packages and cache.
• delete_archinstaller_folder: Deletes the archinstaller folder after completion.
• reboot_system: Prompts the user to reboot the system.

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes. Make sure to follow the existing code style and include comments where necessary.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by various Arch Linux setup guides and scripts.
• Special thanks to the Arch Linux community for their extensive documentation and support.