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Install OpenRGB on CachyOS

Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software.

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

Reviewed Nov 2, 2026 · independent guide

How do I install OpenRGB on CachyOS?

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

sudo pacman -S openrgb-git

openrgb-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 OpenRGB?

  1. Open OpenRGB from your app menu.
  2. Or run openrgb in a terminal.
  3. The package ships the systemd unit openrgb.service. Read the project docs before you enable it.
  4. Run pacman -Qi openrgb-git to see the installed version and the optional dependencies.

How do I update or remove OpenRGB?

Update:

sudo pacman -Syu

Remove:

sudo pacman -Rns openrgb-git

What is OpenRGB?

Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software.

Package description: Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software

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    OpenRGB on CachyOS: questions

    Is OpenRGB in the official CachyOS repo?

    Yes. The openrgb-git package is in the cachyos repo, version 0.9.2035.g1e1fb09-1, built 2026-07-06. Install it with sudo pacman -S openrgb-git.

    Do I need an AUR helper for OpenRGB?

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

    What is the OpenRGB command?

    openrgb. The package is called openrgb-git.