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+# CachyOS Kernel Manager
+
+A simple, terminal-based UI (TUI) application for managing CachyOS and standard Arch Linux kernels on your system. This tool provides an easy way to view, install, and uninstall various kernels.
+
+## Features
+
+- **Interactive TUI:** A straightforward menu allows you to see all managed kernels at a glance.
+- **Status Indicators:** Clearly shows which kernels are currently installed.
+- **Batch Operations:** Select multiple kernels to install or uninstall in a single operation.
+- **Simplified Management:** Automates the process of running `pacman` commands to add or remove kernels and their corresponding headers.
+
+## Managed Kernels
+
+The application manages a pre-defined list of popular CachyOS and standard Arch Linux kernels:
+
+### CachyOS Kernels
+- `linux-cachyos`
+- `linux-cachyos-bmq`
+- `linux-cachyos-bore`
+- `linux-cachyos-deckify`
+- `linux-cachyos-eevdf`
+- `linux-cachyos-hardened`
+- `linux-cachyos-lts`
+- `linux-cachyos-rc`
+- `linux-cachyos-rt-bore`
+- `linux-cachyos-server`
+
+### Standard Kernels
+- `linux`
+- `linux-hardened`
+- `linux-lts`
+- `linux-rt`
+- `linux-zen`
+
+## Getting Started
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- A CachyOS or Arch Linux-based distribution.
+- .NET 8.0 SDK installed.
+- `pacman` package manager.
+
+### Building and Running
+
+1.  **Clone the repository:**
+    ```bash
+    git clone <repository-url>
+    cd CachyOSKernelManager
+    ```
+
+2.  **Run the application:**
+    You can run the application directly using the .NET CLI:
+    ```bash
+    dotnet run --project CachyOSKernelManager.csproj
+    ```
+
+3.  **Build a release executable (Optional):**
+    To create a self-contained executable:
+    ```bash
+    dotnet build -c Release
+    ```
+    The executable will be located in `bin/Release/net8.0/linux-x64/`.
+
+## How to Use
+
+When you run the application, you will be presented with a list of kernels.
+
+- **Navigate:** Use the **Up Arrow** and **Down Arrow** keys to move through the list.
+- **Select/Deselect:** Press the **Spacebar** to toggle a kernel for installation or uninstallation.
+  - `[X]` indicates the kernel is selected for an action (or already installed).
+  - `[ ]` indicates the kernel is not selected.
+- **Apply Changes:** Press **Enter** to apply the selected changes. The application will then run the necessary `pacman` commands.
+- **Quit:** Press **Q** to exit the application at any time.