937: Is The Omarchy Hype Real?
Update: 2025-09-15
Description
Scott takes Wes on a tour of Omarchy, DHH’s polished Arch + Hyprland Linux setup that promises speed, beauty, and endless keyboard shortcuts. From first impressions to daily workflows, Scott debates whether it’s good enough to pull him out of the Apple ecosystem for good.
Show Notes
00:00 ">00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
02:31 ">02:31 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:55 ">02:55 What is Omarchy?
02:57 ">02:57 Arch-based distribution.
03:42 ">03:42 Hyprland window management.
05:08 ">05:08 Wayland Display Server Protocol.
06:27 ">06:27 Installation Defaults.
06:53 ">06:53 System-wide shortcuts.
09:01 ">09:01 My first impressions.
12:21 ">12:21 Day 2 Experiences.
19:07 ">19:07 How do you use it and why is it good.
19:14 ">19:14 Command Palette.
19:49 ">19:49 Raycast.
20:50 ">20:50 Using the app launcher.
21:25 ">21:25 Screensavers.
21:59 ">21:59 OS Style.
22:55 ">22:55 My apps, my apps, my apps, check it out.
29:26 ">29:26 Web apps as first class citizens.
32:47 ">32:47 What I’ll miss.
38:37 ">38:37 Annoyances.
39:31 ">39:31 My advice.
44:39 ">44:39 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.
Sick Picks
- Scott: Omarchy Manual.
- Wes: Ugreen 200w Charger, Silicone USB C.
Shameless Plugs
- Scott: Syntax on YouTube.
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