PixelArch OS

PixelArch OS: A Docker-Optimized Arch Linux Distribution

PixelArch OS is a lightweight and efficient Arch Linux distribution designed for containerized environments. It provides a streamlined platform for developing, deploying, and managing Docker-based workflows.

Key Features:

• Arch-Based: Built on the foundation of Arch Linux, known for its flexibility and extensive package selection.
• Docker-Optimized: Tailored for efficient Docker usage, allowing for seamless integration with your containerized workflows.
• Frequent Updates: Regularly receives security and performance updates, ensuring a secure and up-to-date environment.
• Package Management: Utilizes the powerful yay package manager alongside the traditional pacman, providing a flexible and efficient way to manage software packages.
• Minimal Footprint: Designed to be lightweight and resource-efficient, ideal for running in Docker containers.

PixelArch Flavors: A Tiered Approach

PixelArch is offered in a tiered structure, with each level building upon the previous, providing increasing functionality and customization options:

• Level 1: Quartz - The foundation; a minimal base system, providing a clean slate for your specific needs.
• Level 2: Amethyst - Core utilities; includes essential tools like curl, wget, and docker, alongside several quality-of-life enhancements.
• Level 3: Topaz - Development focused; pre-configured with key development languages and tools, including python, nodejs, and rust.
• Level 4: Emerald - Remote access and desktop environment; provides secure remote shell and tunnel capabilities (via tmate, rdp, or ssh) and a full Enlightenment Desktop.

Getting Started

services:
  pixelarch-os:
    image: lunamidori5/pixelarch:quartz
    tty: true
    restart: always
    privileged: false
    command: ["sleep", "infinity"]

services:
  pixelarch-os:
    image: lunamidori5/pixelarch:amethyst
    tty: true
    restart: always
    privileged: true
    command: ["sleep", "infinity"]
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock

services:
  pixelarch-os:
    image: lunamidori5/pixelarch:topaz
    tty: true
    restart: always
    privileged: true
    command: ["sleep", "infinity"]
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock

services:
  pixelarch-os:
    image: lunamidori5/pixelarch:emerald
    tty: true
    restart: always
    privileged: true
    command: ["sleep", "infinity"]
    volumes:
      - /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock

docker compose up -d

docker compose exec pixelarch-os /bin/bash

docker run -t --name wsl_export lunamidori5/pixelarch:quartz ls /

docker export wsl_export > /mnt/c/temp/pixelarch.tar

docker rm wsl_export

cd C:\\temp
mkdir E:\\wslDistroStorage\\pixelarch
wsl --import Pixelarch E:\\wslDistroStorage\\pixelarch .\\pixelarch.tar

docker run -it --rm lunamidori5/pixelarch:quartz /bin/bash

docker run -it --rm lunamidori5/pixelarch:amethyst /bin/bash

docker run -it --rm lunamidori5/pixelarch:topaz /bin/bash

docker run -it --rm lunamidori5/pixelarch:emerald /bin/bash

Package Management

Use the yay package manager to install and update software:

yay -Syu <package_name>

Example:

yay -Syu vim

This will install or update the vim text editor.

Note:

• Replace <package_name> with the actual name of the package you want to install or update.
• The -Syu flag performs a full system update, including package updates and dependencies.

Support and Assistance

If you encounter any issues or require further assistance, please feel free to reach out through the following channels:

• Midori AI Discord: https://discord.gg/xdgCx3VyHU
• Midori AI Email: Email Us