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A Mac app that runs the stock Omarchy Linux desktop in a virtual machine tightly integrated with macOS on Apple Silicon.

Open-source alternative to:Parallels Desktop

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What is it?

Try Omarchy lets you run Omarchy, an Arch Linux-based desktop, on an Apple Silicon Mac without manual virtualization setup. The app launches a fast virtual machine that uses the official Omarchy aarch64 image, so the guest behaves and updates like a regular Omarchy install.

The VM is wired into macOS. It shares the clipboard for text and images, passes through Mac audio, microphone, camera and battery, supports Touch ID for sudo and 1Password, and mounts a shared folder that keeps the same name on both sides. Display scaling follows the Mac screen, and the Command key acts as Super.

The project targets people who want to try Omarchy before committing to a native install, or who want to use it as a daily driver on a Mac. It requires macOS 15 or newer, about 15 GB of free disk space, and currently tracks only Omarchy's edge channel.

Key features

  • 01Runs the official Omarchy aarch64 image in a virtual machine on Apple Silicon.
  • 02Two-way clipboard for text and images between macOS and Linux.
  • 03Mac audio output, microphone, camera and battery are available inside the VM.
  • 04Touch ID works for sudo and 1Password.
  • 05Shared folder with matching names on macOS and Linux.
  • 06GPU-accelerated graphics with display scaling that follows the Mac screen.

Use cases

  • Trying Omarchy on a Mac before deciding on a native Linux install.
  • Using Omarchy as a daily Linux desktop on an Apple Silicon Mac.
  • Running a Linux development environment alongside macOS apps and Touch ID.

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Topics

#virtualization#linux#macos#apple-silicon#arch-linux#qemu#desktop#aarch64#archlinux#arm

FAQ

What is try-omarchy?
A Mac app that runs the stock Omarchy Linux desktop in a virtual machine tightly integrated with macOS on Apple Silicon. Try Omarchy lets you run Omarchy, an Arch Linux-based desktop, on an Apple Silicon Mac without manual virtualization setup. The app launches a fast virtual machine that uses the official Omarchy aarch64 image, so the guest behaves and updates like a regular Omarchy install.
Is try-omarchy free to use? What license does it have?
try-omarchy is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is try-omarchy still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to try-omarchy was on Oct 26, 2026.
What can I use try-omarchy for?
Trying Omarchy on a Mac before deciding on a native Linux install. Using Omarchy as a daily Linux desktop on an Apple Silicon Mac. Running a Linux development environment alongside macOS apps and Touch ID.
Where can I get try-omarchy?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/omacom/try-omarchy

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