Short answer
To install walker on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add walker. It is a 2.6 MB download (7.1 MB installed), version 2.17.2-1, licensed GPL. wayland application runner. Free and open source.
Install walker on Omarchy
Walker is a fast, GTK4-based application launcher for Linux that goes beyond opening apps: type a prefix to do quick math, browse files, run shell commands, search the web, dig through clipboard history, or manage Arch packages, all from the same popup. It's built for tiling Wayland setups like Hyprland and is themed and configured through simple config files.
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- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add walker - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 2.17.2-1:
pacman -Qi walker
Open and use walker
walker is a desktop app. Press Super + Space to open the launcher and search for it. If it does not show up by name, list the desktop entries the package installed:
pacman -Ql walker | grep applicationswalker requirements and compatibility
- Its companion 'Elephant' service running in the background
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
gtk4-layer-shellpoppler-glibcairo
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: GPL.
Uninstall walker
omarchy pkg drop walkerwalker package facts
| Package | walker |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.17.2-1 |
| Category | Themes & Desktop |
| License | GPL |
| Download | 2.6 MB |
| Installed size | 7.1 MB |
| Built | 2026-10-08 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | Andrej Benz |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install walker on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add walker. The download is 2.6 MB and it takes 7.1 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is walker free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed GPL.
How do I uninstall walker?
Run omarchy pkg drop walker. It removes the package from your system.
What does walker depend on?
The package declares 3 dependencies: gtk4-layer-shell, poppler-glib, cairo. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is walker a desktop app?
Yes. Open the launcher with Super + Space and search for walker.
Is walker in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as walker (version 2.17.2-1) in the official Omarchy package repository. Andrej Benz makes it. Project site: https://github.com/abenz1267/walker. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.