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Getting Started

Learn how to install and run OmniSet on your Linux system in just a few minutes.

What is OmniSet?

OmniSet is a modular Linux setup tool that streamlines environment configuration. Select the modules you need and install them with one command. It supports 32+ modules across 16 categories - from development tools to creative software.

Supported Platforms

OmniSet works on the following distributions:

  • Ubuntu 20.04 and newer
  • Debian 11 and newer
  • Fedora
  • Arch Linux
  • openSUSE
  • Alpine Linux

Architectures: Full amd64 support, partial arm64 and armhf compatibility.

Quick Install

The fastest way to get started is with the browser-based installer. Open your terminal and run:

bash 
curl -sL https://omniset.org/install | bash

Alternative: Clone & Run

If you prefer to inspect the code first, you can clone the repository and run locally:

bash 
git clone https://github.com/omnisetorg/omniset.git
cd omniset
./bin/omniset install --web

What Happens Next

After running the install command:

  1. Browser opens with the module selector interface
  2. Select modules you want to install
  3. Confirm your selection
  4. OmniSet installs everything automatically

The installer prefers native apt/deb packages. Flatpak and Snap are used only as fallbacks when native packages aren't available.

Post-Installation

After installation completes:

  1. Restart your terminal to load new shell configurations
  2. Log out and back in if you installed Docker (to apply group membership)
  3. Reboot if you installed graphics drivers or system-level tools

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