CachyOS Apps

Install Fractal on CachyOS

Matrix messaging app for GNOME written in Rust.

From the official CachyOS repo. Install with pacman, no AUR helper needed.

Reviewed Nov 2, 2026 · independent guide

How do I install Fractal on CachyOS?

Run this in a terminal, then open Fractal from your app menu:

sudo pacman -S fractal-git

fractal-git is in the cachyos repo, the CachyOS project's own package repository, so pacman installs it directly with no AUR helper and no build script. The package is signed with the CachyOS repository key, and pacman checks the signature before it installs.

What should I do after installing Fractal?

  1. Open Fractal from your app menu.
  2. Or run fractal in a terminal.
  3. Run pacman -Qi fractal-git to see the installed version and the optional dependencies.

How do I update or remove Fractal?

Update:

sudo pacman -Syu

Remove:

sudo pacman -Rns fractal-git

What is Fractal?

Matrix messaging app for GNOME written in Rust.

Package description: Matrix messaging app for GNOME written in Rust

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    Fractal on CachyOS: questions

    Is Fractal in the official CachyOS repo?

    Yes. The fractal-git package is in the cachyos repo, version 1:8.rc.r20.g62edebc4-1, built 2024-07-29. Install it with sudo pacman -S fractal-git.

    Do I need an AUR helper for Fractal?

    No. It comes from the cachyos repo, so plain pacman installs and updates it, and sudo pacman -Syu keeps it current.

    What is the Fractal command?

    fractal. The package is called fractal-git.