# 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.