CachyOS releases April 2026 update with fingerprint sudo authentication and Shelly package manager
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Updated · XDA Developers · Apr 27
CachyOS releases April 2026 update with fingerprint sudo authentication and Shelly package manager
10 articles · Updated · XDA Developers · Apr 27
The update enables fingerprint scanners for sudo commands and sets Shelly as the new GUI for AUR, Flathub, and AppImage installations, replacing Octopi.
Additional features include default os-prober activation, automatic fingerprint reader configuration, and improved Intel CPU power management, aiming to enhance both security and user accessibility.
Earlier in 2026, CachyOS topped ProtonDB reports for gaming, and recent updates also introduced Kyber NVMe I/O scheduler and DNS-over-HTTPS, further optimizing performance, privacy, and user experience.
Is CachyOS's push for optimized defaults abandoning the core philosophy of Arch Linux?
Why is the Kyber I/O scheduler a superior choice for modern NVMe drives?
Can the new Shelly package manager truly unify Arch's repos, AUR, and Flatpaks?
Are the performance gains from bleeding-edge kernel patches worth the risk to system stability?
When will Valve's vRAM performance fix finally support NVIDIA proprietary drivers?
With new DNS-over-HTTPS, who are you now trusting with your browsing history?