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Arch-based. AI-ready. Opinionated.

CyberNEO is the cyberpunk OS for builders who refuse bloat.

Hyprland for speed, Waybar for signal, and a curated ML stack for shipping on the edge. Built for keyboard-first workflows, tuned for the glow.

Active development: this is the first public version. Expect sharp edges.

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Hyprland + Waybar NeoVim + Zed CUDA-ready Arch Linux
2
Editors, No Bloat
1
Firstboot Script
GPU
Ready ML Stack
cyberneo@iso:~ 
[boot] neon_core v1.0
[ok] hyprland compositor online
[ok] waybar telemetry live
[ok] nvim + zed primed
[ok] cuda stack ready
> status: ARMED
boot sequence hyprland / waybar / nvim / zed

Manifesto

Not for everyone. Built for the few who want total control.

Modern dev environments drift toward bloat and surveillance. CyberNEO strips it back to the essentials and makes every keystroke count.

The baseline is sharp: Arch Linux, Hyprland tiling, and a minimal set of elite tools. No default IDE giants, no telemetry, no clutter.

If you want a machine that behaves like an instrument, not a billboard, this is it.

  • The tiling maximalist who rices Linux like ritual.
  • The indie engineer shipping research-grade code at night.
  • The disillusioned dev who refuses spyware and stacks on stacks.

Stack

A tight, opinionated stack with zero filler.

Every package is chosen to maximize speed, clarity, and focus. Everything else is optional.

01 Windowing

Hyprland + Waybar

Fluid tiling, neon visuals, and a bar that surfaces only the signal you need.

02 Editors

NeoVim + Zed

Two editors, both fast. Lazy.nvim for depth, Zed for speed. No IDE bloat.

03 ML Stack

CUDA + uv + Docker

GPU-ready by default with preloaded images for PyTorch and TensorFlow.

04 Workflow

Keyboard-first

Ortholinear-friendly, tmux-native, and tuned for flow states.

Install

Bring the environment onto any Arch install.

Pick a profile, install packages, then apply dotfiles and first boot. Minimal is for advanced users; full cuts the initial friction.

Minimal Profile
Advanced
  • Core Arch + Hyprland + CLI essentials
  • ML stack included
  • No extra GUI helpers
sudo pacman -Syu --needed - < baseline-packages.x86_64
Full Profile
Accessible
  • Minimal plus QoL tools
  • Audio + XWayland + file manager
  • Browser + shell polish
sudo pacman -Syu --needed - < baseline-packages.full.x86_64
CLI worker
./scripts/cyberneo-cli.sh minimal install
./scripts/cyberneo-cli.sh full install
mkdir -p ~/.config
cp -r dotfiles/hyperland/* ~/.config/hypr/
cp -r dotfiles/waybar ~/.config/
chmod +x scripts/firstboot.sh
./scripts/firstboot.sh

FAQ

The questions people ask before they jump.

Q: What is CyberNEO?
A: A custom Arch-based Linux distro designed for developers, ML engineers, and hackers who want speed, control, and a focused workspace.
Q: Who is this for?
A: Builders who want a lean system with strong defaults, and who are willing to learn the workflow.
Q: Does it ship GPU support out of the box?
A: Yes. NVIDIA drivers and CUDA tooling are part of the baseline package list, with ML images preloaded via Docker.
Q: Can I still install my own tools?
A: Absolutely. CyberNEO sets a base. You can extend it as far as you want.

Download

ISO builds are on the roadmap. Use the open pipeline now.

Grab the package list, run the first boot script, or follow the full spec to build your own ISO. Active development: first version, move carefully.

baseline-packages.x86_64 Pacman package set for ArchISO builds. baseline-packages.full.x86_64 Full profile with extra tools to reduce friction. scripts/firstboot.sh Applies dotfiles, enables Docker, and pulls ML images. Spec.md Full build spec, from disk to ISO. docs/GETTING_STARTED.md Minimal quickstart steps and profile guidance.