07-install-apps.sh

Status: Recommended

Provisions a standard suite of common applications for daily use. It is system-aware and uses AUR helpers (paru or yay) where necessary to install packages like Google Chrome.

Usage

bash scripts/07-install-apps.sh [--dry-run] [--help]

Flag	Description
--dry-run	Preview all actions without modifying the system
--help	Show usage information and exit

What It Does

1. Smart Check — uses pacman -Qq to identify which applications are already installed.
2. Idempotent Skip — if all apps are present, it exits immediately.
3. AUR Helper Detection — identifies if paru or yay is available to handle non-official packages.
4. Surgical Install — installs only the missing applications in a single transaction.

Application Suite

The script manages the following standard applications:

• Browsers: google-chrome, brave-bin.
• Media: vlc, loupe (Image viewer).
• Editor: zed, ghostty.
• System: nautilus, virt-manager, extension-manager, gnome-screenshot.
• Office: libreoffice-fresh.

Prerequisites

• Internet connectivity.
• An AUR helper (paru recommended) for Chrome/Zed if they are not in your configured repositories.

Source

View the full source on GitHub.