Minstall 2.1 May 2026

Minstall 2.1 uses pacstrap to install:

Progress bars and package counts are displayed in real time. minstall 2.1

Minstall 2.1 allows users to specify a URL to a custom bash script that runs after the base system is installed. This "user hook" can install additional packages, clone dotfiles, or configure system settings without modifying the core installer. Minstall 2

The installer handles UEFI and legacy BIOS seamlessly. It: Progress bars and package counts are displayed in real time

One of the biggest quality-of-life additions in Minstall 2.1 is the Desktop Profile menu. Instead of manually installing and configuring a DE or WM, you can choose from:

Each profile pre-installs recommended applications (terminal, file manager, network manager) and enables necessary services like NetworkManager, bluetooth, and pipewire.