Short answer
To install supergfxctl on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add supergfxctl. It is a 2.2 MB download (5.5 MB installed), version 5.2.7-4, licensed MPL-2.0. A utility for Linux graphics switching on Intel/AMD iGPU + nVidia dGPU laptops. Free and open source.
Install supergfxctl on Omarchy
supergfxctl is a background daemon and command-line client for laptops that have both an integrated GPU and a discrete Nvidia GPU. It lets you flip between Hybrid, Integrated-only, VFIO passthrough, and ASUS-specific eGPU/MUX modes so you can trade battery life for graphics power on demand. It grew out of the ASUS ROG Linux tooling but works on other hybrid-graphics laptops too.
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add supergfxctl - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 5.2.7-4:
pacman -Qi supergfxctl
Open and use supergfxctl
supergfxctl 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 supergfxctl | grep /usr/bin/supergfxctl requirements and compatibility
- A laptop with hybrid integrated/discrete (Nvidia) graphics
- A Wayland session (X11 switching is no longer supported)
- On ASUS models, kernel 6.1 or newer
- Not compatible with optimus-manager or system76-power installed alongside it
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
gcc-libssystemdlsof
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: MPL-2.0.
Uninstall supergfxctl
omarchy pkg drop supergfxctlsupergfxctl package facts
| Package | supergfxctl |
|---|---|
| Version | 5.2.7-4 |
| Category | System & Drivers |
| License | MPL-2.0 |
| Download | 2.2 MB |
| Installed size | 5.5 MB |
| Built | 2026-10-08 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | ASUS Linux |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install supergfxctl on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add supergfxctl. The download is 2.2 MB and it takes 5.5 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is supergfxctl free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed MPL-2.0.
How do I uninstall supergfxctl?
Run omarchy pkg drop supergfxctl. It removes the package from your system.
What does supergfxctl depend on?
The package declares 3 dependencies: gcc-libs, systemd, lsof. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is supergfxctl a desktop app?
No. supergfxctl has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is supergfxctl in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as supergfxctl (version 5.2.7-4) in the official Omarchy package repository. ASUS Linux makes it. Project site: https://gitlab.com/asus-linux/supergfxctl. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.