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TRY OMARCHY

A taste of Omarchy.
On your Mac or Windows PC.

The Omarchy desktop, running in a virtual machine. No repartitioning. No dual boot.

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Free & open source · Apple Silicon · Windows 10 & 11

See it in action

Try Omarchy running in a macOS window, showing the Quattro wallpaper.
Omarchy on macOS. Your Mac is still your Mac.Mac on GitHub

The full desktop. In a window.

Get to know Omarchy without leaving your current operating system.

Keep your current setup.

Omarchy runs in an app on your Mac or PC. Your existing operating system stays in place.

The whole Linux desktop.

Tile your windows. Find your theme. Install Linux apps. Make it yours.

Move between desktops.

Copy text and images between desktops. Share a folder with your Mac or Windows PC.

Try Omarchy on your computer

Download the app for your Mac or Windows PC.

Try Omarchy for Mac

Apple Silicon · macOS 15+

Omarchy in a native Mac app, built for Apple Silicon.

  • Hardware-accelerated graphics
  • Shared clipboard and an optional shared Mac folder
  • Open the DMG and drag the app to Applications

Allow at least 8 GB of free disk space to get started. Intel Macs are not supported.

Download for MacMac quick start
Release notesSource code

Try Omarchy for Windows

Windows 10 & 11 · x86_64

Omarchy in a Windows app, with guided setup and GPU acceleration.

  • GPU acceleration with a CPU fallback
  • Clipboard, file transfers, and shared folders
  • Setup may enable virtualization and require a restart

Hardware virtualization is required. Setup downloads several GB. Windows on ARM is not supported.

Download for WindowsWindows quick start
Release notesSource code

Up and running.

Three steps to your Linux desktop.

Mac quick start

  1. Download TryOmarchy.dmg and open it.
  2. Drag Try Omarchy to Applications, then open it.
  3. Start Omarchy and follow the account setup. The first launch takes longer while it prepares Linux.
Full setup instructions

Windows quick start

  1. Download TryOmarchy.exe and open it.
  2. Choose where to store Omarchy. If prompted, allow Windows Hypervisor Platform, restart, and reopen the app.
  3. Let setup download Linux, then choose an instant trial account or create your own.
Full setup instructions

Before you jump in.

Does this replace macOS or Windows?

No. Omarchy runs in a virtual machine inside an app. There is no repartitioning or dual boot. Windows setup may enable its virtualization feature and ask for a restart.

Is this the full Omarchy desktop?

Yes. You get the Omarchy desktop, themes, and Linux apps. Hardware support and host integration differ between Mac and Windows. Performance depends on your computer; video decoding on Mac is currently CPU-only.

Will my Linux files stay between sessions?

Yes, when using a persistent VM. Windows keeps the Linux disk in the folder you chose during setup. Mac saves changes by default; disposable mode discards them when you close the app.

What if I’m ready to install Omarchy directly?

The installation guide covers hardware, setup, and running Omarchy directly on your computer.

Full installation guide