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ArchDev-OS is a custom-built Arch Linux environment designed for developers. It comes preinstalled with essential tools like Python, C/C++, Git, and Docker, providing a ready-to-use, lightweight workspace. Distributed as a VirtualBox OVA, it lets users instantly boot into a fully configured, efficient, and reproducible development system.
https://github.com/bhargavbj/archdev-os

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ArchDev-OS is a custom-built Arch Linux environment designed for developers. It comes preinstalled with essential tools like Python, C/C++, Git, and Docker, providing a ready-to-use, lightweight workspace. Distributed as a VirtualBox OVA, it lets users instantly boot into a fully configured, efficient, and reproducible development system.

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# 🧩 ArchDev-OS
*A developer-focused Arch Linux environment β€” lightweight, preconfigured, and ready to code.*

![Arch Linux](https://img.shields.io/badge/Arch_Linux-1793D1?logo=arch-linux&logoColor=white)
![VirtualBox](https://img.shields.io/badge/VirtualBox-183A61?logo=virtualbox&logoColor=white)
![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-green)
![Status](https://img.shields.io/badge/Status-Stable-brightgreen)

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## 🧠 Overview

**ArchDev-OS** is a custom-built Arch Linux environment tailored for developers who want a preconfigured, minimal, and reproducible setup β€” without the pain of manual Arch installation.
It comes as a **VirtualBox appliance (OVA)** that can be imported and run instantly.

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## βš™οΈ Features

- ⚑ Preconfigured **Arch Linux** base (latest release)
- 🐍 Preinstalled developer tools β€” **Python**, **C/C++**, **Git**, **Docker**
- πŸ’» Optimized terminal workflow and package setup
- πŸ“¦ Lightweight, modular, and ready for customization
- πŸ” Fully reproducible: rebuild the same system anytime

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## πŸ–₯️ Download

➑️ [**Download ArchDev.ova (Google Drive)**]
[*Link*](https://drive.google.com/file/d/17qj4PfegcNv3WV8ycHboByL0n6YU7WQr/view?usp=sharing)

### Import Instructions
1. Open **VirtualBox**
2. Go to **File β†’ Import Appliance**
3. Select `ArchDev.ova`
4. Start the VM
5. Log in and begin coding β€” everything’s ready to go πŸŽ‰
## Follow the same steps to initialize Arch OS from scratch when Imported from the device after downloading the .ova file

## 🧩 System Info

| Component | Details |
|------------|----------|
| Base OS | Arch Linux (rolling release) |
| Virtualization | VirtualBox |
| Preinstalled Tools | Python, GCC, G++, Git, Docker |
| Shell | Bash / Zsh (customized) |
| Users | `archdev` |

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🧾 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License β€” see LICENSE for details.

πŸͺͺ Created by Bhargav
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* A developer-focused Arch Linux that just works.