CachyOS Introduces New Default GUI Package Manager, Kyber For NVMe I/O Scheduler
CachyOS has released its April 2026 ISO update, introducing Shelly as its new default GUI package manager replacing Octopi, along with enhanced privacy and system performance features. The update includes DNS-over-HTTPS support, an improved vRAM management toggle based on Valve's Linux optimizations, and a switch to the Kyber I/O scheduler for NVMe drives to boost system responsiveness. Various installer improvements and fixes are also included in this monthly snapshot. Users can download the latest version and find more details on CachyOS.org.
- ▪CachyOS now uses Shelly as its default GUI package manager, replacing Octopi.
- ▪The distribution has adopted DNS-over-HTTPS for improved user privacy.
- ▪The default NVMe I/O scheduler has been changed from 'none' to 'Kyber' for better responsiveness.
- ▪The vRAM management toggle uses Valve's Linux optimizations, initially targeting KDE and systems with limited video memory.
- ▪This ISO includes installer enhancements and various bug fixes.
- ▪Downloads and further information are available on CachyOS.org.
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CachyOS Introduces New Default GUI Package Manager, Kyber For NVMe I/O Scheduler Written by Michael Larabel in Arch Linux on 26 April 2026 at 12:50 PM EDT. 4 Comments The April 2026 ISO refresh of the Arch Linux based CachyOS is now available with a variety of refinements, new hardware support, and other polishing. CachyOS is now making use of the app Shelly as its default GUI package manager in place of Octopi. Shelly is a "modern reimagination of the Arch Linux package manager" and further described via its GitHub repository for those interested in this Arch Linux GUI package manager. CachyOS also now supports DNS-over-HTTPS for better privacy, improved vRAM management toggle, and with CachyOS Settings the default NVMe I/O scheduler changed from none to now using the Kyber I/O scheduler for better responsiveness. The improved vRAM management toggle is leveraging the work done by Valve for optimizing Linux and initially the KDE desktop for a better experience on graphics cards with limited amounts of video memory. This monthly CachyOS snapshot also brings various installer improvements and a variety of fixes. Downloads and more details on this new ISO refresh for the speedy CachyOS Linux distribution via CachyOS.org. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "phoronix_leaderboard_btf", slotId: "phoronix_leaderboard_btf" }); 4 Comments
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