CachyOS Apps

Install FreeFileSync on CachyOS

Folder comparison and synchronization software.

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

Reviewed Nov 2, 2026 · independent guide

How do I install FreeFileSync on CachyOS?

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

sudo pacman -S freefilesync

freefilesync 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 FreeFileSync?

  1. Open FreeFileSync from your app menu.
  2. It installs these commands: FreeFileSync and RealTimeSync.
  3. Run pacman -Qi freefilesync to see the installed version and the optional dependencies.

How do I update or remove FreeFileSync?

Update:

sudo pacman -Syu

Remove:

sudo pacman -Rns freefilesync

What is FreeFileSync?

Folder comparison and synchronization software.

Package description: Folder comparison and synchronization software

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    FreeFileSync on CachyOS: questions

    Is FreeFileSync in the official CachyOS repo?

    Yes. The freefilesync package is in the cachyos repo, version 14.12-2, built 2026-09-14. Install it with sudo pacman -S freefilesync.

    Do I need an AUR helper for FreeFileSync?

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

    What is the FreeFileSync command?

    The package installs FreeFileSync and RealTimeSync.