Short answer
To install nordvpn on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add nordvpn-bin. It is a 42.3 MB download (122.7 MB installed), version 5.4.1-1, licensed GPL3. NordVPN CLI tool for Linux. App is free to install; VPN server access needs a paid NordVPN plan (from about $3.49/mo on longer terms).
Install nordvpn on Omarchy
This is NordVPN's official command-line client for Linux, letting you connect to NordVPN's VPN servers, enable a kill switch, set up split tunneling, and manage settings without a graphical app. The CLI itself is free to install, but connecting to actual VPN servers requires logging into a paid NordVPN account, the app's free Meshnet feature is the exception.
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add nordvpn-bin - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 5.4.1-1:
pacman -Qi nordvpn-bin
Open and use nordvpn
nordvpn 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 nordvpn-bin | grep /usr/bin/nordvpn requirements and compatibility
- A NordVPN account
- An active paid NordVPN subscription to use the VPN servers
- Network access
Pricing and license
App is free to install; VPN server access needs a paid NordVPN plan (from about $3.49/mo on longer terms). License: GPL3.
Uninstall nordvpn
omarchy pkg drop nordvpn-binnordvpn package facts
| Package | nordvpn-bin |
|---|---|
| Version | 5.4.1-1 |
| Category | Security & Privacy |
| License | GPL3 |
| Download | 42.3 MB |
| Installed size | 122.7 MB |
| Built | 2026-10-13 |
| Pricing | App is free to install; VPN server access needs a paid NordVPN plan (from about $3.49/mo on longer terms) |
| Made by | Nord Security |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install nordvpn on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add nordvpn-bin. The download is 42.3 MB and it takes 122.7 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is nordvpn free?
App is free to install; VPN server access needs a paid NordVPN plan (from about $3.49/mo on longer terms). The package is licensed GPL3.
How do I uninstall nordvpn?
Run omarchy pkg drop nordvpn-bin. It removes the package from your system.
What does nordvpn depend on?
nordvpn declares no dependencies in the Omarchy package database.
Is nordvpn a desktop app?
No. nordvpn has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is nordvpn in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as nordvpn-bin (version 5.4.1-1) in the official Omarchy package repository. Nord Security makes it. Project site: https://nordvpn.com/download/linux/. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.