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

Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd CachyOSKernelManager

Run the application: You can run the application directly using the .NET CLI:
```
dotnet run --project CachyOSKernelManager.csproj
```
Build a release executable (Optional): To create a self-contained executable:
```
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.

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