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Install Parsec on CachyOS

Remotely connect to a gaming pc for a low latency remote computing experience.

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

Reviewed Nov 2, 2026 · independent guide

How do I install Parsec on CachyOS?

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

sudo pacman -S parsec-bin

parsec-bin 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 Parsec?

  1. Open Parsec from your app menu.
  2. Or run parsecd in a terminal.
  3. Run pacman -Qi parsec-bin to see the installed version and the optional dependencies.

How do I update or remove Parsec?

Update:

sudo pacman -Syu

Remove:

sudo pacman -Rns parsec-bin

What is Parsec?

Remotely connect to a gaming pc for a low latency remote computing experience.

Package description: Remotely connect to a gaming pc for a low latency remote computing experience

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    Parsec on CachyOS: questions

    Is Parsec in the official CachyOS repo?

    Yes. The parsec-bin package is in the cachyos repo, version 150_104a-1, built 2026-07-17. Install it with sudo pacman -S parsec-bin.

    Do I need an AUR helper for Parsec?

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

    What is the Parsec command?

    parsecd. The package is called parsec-bin.