Short answer
The best Omarchy apps are the ones that fill a real gap in your workflow. Start with a small set: LocalSend for transfers, Slap Notes for local knowledge, Strata for files, Aether for themes and Omacut for quick video trims—then add specialist tools only when you need them.
Do not install everything
A clean Omarchy setup is useful because it is curated. Treat this list as a menu, not a command to install twelve packages at once. Start with the recurring jobs your current setup does poorly, open each profile, confirm the upstream project and requirements, then add one tool at a time.
Five useful apps for almost any Omarchy setup
1. LocalSend — private nearby file transfers
Send files between Linux, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS on the local network without uploading them to a cloud drive. It is the practical cross-platform answer to “how do I AirDrop this to Linux?”
2. Slap Notes — local-first blocks and linked notes
A native notes workspace with block editing, wiki links, a visual graph, daily notes and an optional research agent. It is particularly interesting if Notion feels too cloud-first and plain Markdown feels too bare.
3. Strata — keyboard-first file management
Browse with Miller columns, thumbnails or a sortable table, then use fuzzy search and previews to move through files quickly. Its GTK4 interface fits naturally beside the rest of an Omarchy desktop.
4. Aether — build a theme from a wallpaper
Extract a palette from an image, tune it and generate a coordinated theme across the desktop and supported apps. It turns Omarchy customization into a visual workflow instead of a manual color-file exercise.
5. RustDesk — remote desktop access
A useful option when you need to reach another computer or help someone remotely. Review the networking and security model before exposing any remote-access tool.
Four creative and presentation tools
6. Omacut — trim a clip without a full editor
Open a video, choose the start and end, preview and export. It is intentionally much smaller than a multitrack editor.
7. Omapresent — turn Markdown into slides
Present directly from structured Markdown, keep speaker notes on a separate display and export to PDF or a static web bundle.
8. Schist — an open-source layered image editor
Built for serious layer-based image work with PSD and Affinity compatibility goals, non-destructive editing and an extensible plugin design.
9. Hyprshade — screen shaders for Hyprland
Apply and manage screen shaders for effects such as blue-light reduction or visual customization without rebuilding the desktop.
Three picks for developers and gamers
10. Codex CLI — an agent in the terminal
Work with a coding agent inside a repository: ask questions, review changes, edit files and run project commands. It requires an eligible OpenAI account or API access.
11. Cursor — a graphical AI-first code editor
A familiar VS Code-style environment with integrated agents for people who prefer a desktop IDE over a terminal-first coding workflow.
12. Heroic Games Launcher — one library for several game stores
Manage Epic, GOG and Amazon game libraries, plus Wine and Proton compatibility tools, from an open-source launcher built for Linux as well as macOS and Windows.
Build your own short list
Browse every current package, filter by category and upvote the apps that earn a place in your workflow.
Frequently asked questions
What should I install first on Omarchy?
Start with one app for each recurring task you actually have. LocalSend, a notes app, a file manager and one creative tool make a useful first pass.
Are every one of these apps official Omarchy projects?
No. The official repository includes a mix of Omarchy projects, upstream third-party software and independent community apps. Each profile links to its real project source.
Does this list automatically install anything?
No. The guide only links to package profiles. You decide what to install and run the displayed Omarchy command yourself.
How to verify a pick
Every linked profile displays the current package version, license, size, upstream website or repository, PKGBUILD and known requirements. Treat those pages as a starting point and read the upstream documentation before granting an app access to important data.
This list is maintained from the same package database that powers the store and was reviewed on 2026-09-30. Package availability and features can change.