CachyOS Kernel Manager

A simple, terminal-based UI (TUI) application for managing CachyOS and standard Arch Linux kernels on your system. This tool provides an easy way to view, install, and uninstall various kernels.

Features

• Interactive TUI: A straightforward menu allows you to see all managed kernels at a glance.
• Status Indicators: Clearly shows which kernels are currently installed.
• Batch Operations: Select multiple kernels to install or uninstall in a single operation.
• Simplified Management: Automates the process of running pacman commands to add or remove kernels and their corresponding headers.

Managed Kernels

The application manages a pre-defined list of popular CachyOS and standard Arch Linux kernels:

CachyOS Kernels

• linux-cachyos
• linux-cachyos-bmq
• linux-cachyos-bore
• linux-cachyos-deckify
• linux-cachyos-eevdf
• linux-cachyos-hardened
• linux-cachyos-lts
• linux-cachyos-rc
• linux-cachyos-rt-bore
• linux-cachyos-server

Standard Kernels

• linux
• linux-hardened
• linux-lts
• linux-rt
• linux-zen

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• A CachyOS or Arch Linux-based distribution.
• .NET 8.0 SDK installed.
• pacman package manager.

Building and Running

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd CachyOSKernelManager
   

2. Run the application: You can run the application directly using the .NET CLI:

   dotnet run --project CachyOSKernelManager.csproj
   

3. Build a release executable (Optional): To create a self-contained executable:

   dotnet build -c Release
   

   The executable will be located in bin/Release/net8.0/linux-x64/.

How to Use

When you run the application, you will be presented with a list of kernels.

• Navigate: Use the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to move through the list.
• Select/Deselect: Press the Spacebar to toggle a kernel for installation or uninstallation.
  • [X] indicates the kernel is selected for an action (or already installed).
  • [ ] indicates the kernel is not selected.
• Apply Changes: Press Enter to apply the selected changes. The application will then run the necessary pacman commands.
• Quit: Press Q to exit the application at any time.