Short answer
To install macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms. It is a 7.3 KB download (13.3 KB installed), version 1.0-2, licensed GPL-2.0-only. Patched SPI PXA2xx PCI driver forcing PIO mode for MacBook8,1 Wildcat Point GSPI (8086:9ce6). Free and open source.
Install macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms on Omarchy
This is a modified version of the Intel PXA2xx SPI PCI driver, patched specifically to force PIO (programmed I/O) mode for the Wildcat Point GSPI controller (PCI ID 8086:9ce6) found in the MacBook8,1 (early 2015 12-inch MacBook). It exists as a workaround for DMA-related issues on that exact chipset so the SPI-attached keyboard and trackpad function correctly. It is distributed through the Omarchy project's package repository rather than upstream, and has no interface of its own - it is a background kernel module.
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 1.0-2:
pacman -Qi macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms
Open and use macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms
macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms has no window of its own: it is a command-line tool, library or system component. To see the commands it added to your PATH:
pacman -Ql macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms | grep /usr/bin/macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms requirements and compatibility
- A MacBook8,1 (2015 12-inch MacBook) with the Wildcat Point GSPI controller (8086:9ce6)
- DKMS to rebuild the module across kernel updates
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
dkms
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: GPL-2.0-only.
Uninstall macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms
omarchy pkg drop macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkmsmacbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms package facts
| Package | macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0-2 |
| Category | System & Drivers |
| License | GPL-2.0-only |
| Download | 7.3 KB |
| Installed size | 13.3 KB |
| Built | 2026-09-15 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | 37signals |
macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms package page on this site · Project site
Frequently asked questions
How do I install macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms. The download is 7.3 KB and it takes 13.3 KB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed GPL-2.0-only.
How do I uninstall macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms?
Run omarchy pkg drop macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms. It removes the package from your system.
What does macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms depend on?
The package declares 1 dependency: dkms. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms a desktop app?
No. macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as macbook8-spi-pxa2xx-nodma-dkms (version 1.0-2) in the official Omarchy package repository. 37signals makes it. Project site: https://github.com/basecamp/omarchy. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.