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nvidia-580xx-dkms on Omarchy

Kernel module sources so your Linux kernel can talk to your NVIDIA GPU.

Package data synced 2026-10-19 · generated from the official Omarchy package repo

Short answer

To install nvidia-580xx-dkms on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add nvidia-580xx-dkms. It is a 83.7 MB download (123.7 MB installed), version 580.178.04-1.1, licensed custom. NVIDIA kernel modules - module sources (580xx). Free to use (driver is free to use, distributed under NVIDIA's custom license, not open source).

Install nvidia-580xx-dkms on Omarchy

This package provides the NVIDIA 580xx-series proprietary kernel module source, built automatically against your running kernel via DKMS. It's the low-level piece that lets the Linux kernel drive an NVIDIA graphics card; the 580 branch is a current driver series used for recent GPU generations. It has no interface of its own, it just needs to be present for the matching nvidia-580xx-utils package (and your GPU) to work.

  1. Open a terminal.
  2. Run the install command:
    omarchy pkg add nvidia-580xx-dkms
  3. Check it landed. Pacman should list version 580.178.04-1.1:
    pacman -Qi nvidia-580xx-dkms

Open and use nvidia-580xx-dkms

nvidia-580xx-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 nvidia-580xx-dkms | grep /usr/bin/

nvidia-580xx-dkms requirements and compatibility

  • An NVIDIA GPU compatible with the 580xx driver branch
  • A Linux kernel with DKMS support
  • Matching nvidia-580xx-utils package

Dependencies Omarchy installs for you

  • dkms
  • nvidia-580xx-utils
  • libglvnd

Pricing and license

Free to use (driver is free to use, distributed under NVIDIA's custom license, not open source). License: custom.

Uninstall nvidia-580xx-dkms

omarchy pkg drop nvidia-580xx-dkms

nvidia-580xx-dkms package facts

Packagenvidia-580xx-dkms
Version580.178.04-1.1
CategorySystem & Drivers
Licensecustom
Download83.7 MB
Installed size123.7 MB
Built2026-08-13
PricingFree to use (driver is free to use, distributed under NVIDIA's custom license, not open source)
Made byNVIDIA

nvidia-580xx-dkms package page on this site · Project site

Frequently asked questions

How do I install nvidia-580xx-dkms on Omarchy?

Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add nvidia-580xx-dkms. The download is 83.7 MB and it takes 123.7 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.

Is nvidia-580xx-dkms free?

Free to use (driver is free to use, distributed under NVIDIA's custom license, not open source). The package is licensed custom.

How do I uninstall nvidia-580xx-dkms?

Run omarchy pkg drop nvidia-580xx-dkms. It removes the package from your system.

What does nvidia-580xx-dkms depend on?

The package declares 3 dependencies: dkms, nvidia-580xx-utils, libglvnd. Omarchy installs them for you.

Is nvidia-580xx-dkms a desktop app?

No. nvidia-580xx-dkms has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.

Is nvidia-580xx-dkms in the official Omarchy repo?

Yes. It is published as nvidia-580xx-dkms (version 580.178.04-1.1) in the official Omarchy package repository. NVIDIA makes it. Project site: https://www.nvidia.com/. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.