Installation Guide

Your step-by-step guide to setting up Morghulis, our GTK-based graphical desktop shell for Linux. Follow the instructions for your distribution to get started.

Prerequisites

GTK 4.x+

Ensure you have the latest GTK libraries installed.

Systemd

A systemd-based Linux distribution is required.

Disk Space

At least 2GB of free disk space is recommended.

Installation Steps

Arch Linux

  1. Install from AUR:
    yay -S morghulis-git
  2. Just launch it:
    morghulis --help

Build from source

  1. Clone the repository:
    git clone https://github.com/ARKye03/morghulis.git
  2. Build the project:
    cd morghulis; just build
  3. Run it:
    just
A screenshot of the Morghulis desktop environment

Post-Installation

  • Log in to your new session.
  • Run the first-time setup wizard.
  • Explore settings to customize your experience.
  • Check our docs for advanced configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Installation fails with a dependency error. What do I do?
You're missing a dependency duh
How can I have the Bar at top?

You either $ gsettings set com.arkye.morghulis navbar-anchor "top" or you change it in the QuickMenu and reload Morghulis.

Does Morghulis work with NVIDIA proprietary drivers?
Yes, Morghulis is compatible with NVIDIA proprietary drivers. Make sure you're running the latest driver version for the best experience. Some Wayland-specific features may require driver version 495 or newer.