macOS vs Omarchy

Agent access

1. ai-native userPoint an agent at llms.txt or agent-oriented docs

   weight 2 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   Probes explicitly confirm no llms.txt, no markdown docs endpoint, and no OpenAPI/agent-oriented docs exist for Apple's support site; no evidence of any agent-oriented documentation format for macOS.

   • [probe] “PROBE llms.txt: HTTP 404 at https://support.apple.com/llms.txt”
   • [probe] “PROBE docs-md: HTTP 404 at https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/welcome/mac.md”
   • [probe] “PROBE openapi: all candidate paths 404 (https://support.apple.com/openapi.json, https://support.apple.com/swagger.json, https://support.appl…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   A direct probe confirms llms.txt returns 404 at omarchy.org, and there is no evidence of any alternative agent-oriented documentation endpoint (e.g., structured docs meant for LLM consumption). Mentions of the omarchy CLI being 'helpful when having an AI agent work with you' (docs-3, docs-24) refer to using an agent to run CLI commands, not to agent-readable documentation files.

   • [probe] “PROBE llms.txt: HTTP 404 at https://omarchy.org/llms.txt”
   • [claimed-docs] “This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customization or configuration.”
   • [claimed-docs] “you can also control it through the `omarchy` CLI. This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customizatio…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. ai-native userDrive the product through a documented public API

   weight 3 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The only relevant evidence is a single marketing bullet ('Automate tasks with Shortcuts') with no actual API reference, schema, or SDK documentation, and explicit probes for llms.txt/openapi endpoints all returned 404s, indicating no discoverable machine-readable or documented public API for AI agents to drive macOS.

   • [claimed-docs] “Automate tasks with Shortcuts”
   • [probe] “PROBE llms.txt: HTTP 404 at https://support.apple.com/llms.txt”
   • [probe] “PROBE docs-md: HTTP 404 at https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/welcome/mac.md”
   • [probe] “PROBE openapi: all candidate paths 404 (https://support.apple.com/openapi.json, https://support.apple.com/swagger.json, https://support.appl…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialprobed4/10

   Omarchy exposes an official `omarchy` CLI documented at a dedicated manual page, explicitly noted as useful for AI agents to control customization/configuration, but this is a local shell CLI, not a documented public API (no REST/OpenAPI spec, no llms.txt) — probes confirm no openapi.json/swagger.json and no llms.txt exist. missing for 10: a documented public API/HTTP interface (openapi.json, REST endpoint, or llms.txt), remote/programmatic access beyond local CLI invocation, and any SDK or API reference beyond the CLI manual.

   • [claimed-docs] “you can also control it through the `omarchy` CLI. This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customizatio…”
   • [probe] “official CLI documented at https://omarchy.org/manual/omarchy-cli/”
   • [probe] “PROBE llms.txt: HTTP 404 at https://omarchy.org/llms.txt”
   • [probe] “PROBE openapi: all candidate paths 404 (https://omarchy.org/openapi.json, https://omarchy.org/swagger.json, https://omarchy.org/api/openapi.…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Agentic features

1. ai-native userGet AI-generated insights and suggestions from my data inside the product

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS~partialclaimed6/10

   Apple's own docs describe Siri AI features that surface insights and suggestions from user data — e.g. searching photos/emails/notes, taking screenshot-based Q&A, drafting/rewriting text, and taking contextual actions in apps (macos-docs-26,27,28,30,31). These are genuine agentic/AI-insight capabilities, but all evidence is first-party marketing copy with no independent hands-on verification of accuracy or reliability, and no detail on how deeply these insights integrate across the whole OS. missing for 10: independent/hands-on validation of Siri AI's data-insight quality, and technical documentation beyond marketing claims.

   • [claimed-docs] “Ask open-ended questions, brainstorm ideas for work or creative projects, and engage in natural, back-and-forth conversations.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Search for a photo from years ago, easily locate an email buried in your inbox, or pull up a note you saved on your Mac.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Siri AI can take actions in apps like Messages, Music, Reminders, and more based on what you’re doing in the moment.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Ask Siri AI about virtually anything on your screen. Just take a screenshot of what’s on your display, like an image or a PDF, to get answer…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Siri AI can now generate a draft from scratch or provide feedback on what you’ve written. Just describe what you need in your own words.”
   • [claimed-docs] “use Spotlight to search and take action without opening apps”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed5/10

   Omarchy ships default AI agent harnesses (OpenCode, Claude Code) that users set up on first boot and can invoke to analyze system data — e.g., examining crash dumps to diagnose problems and help report bugs, and offering skills to build apps/themes based on user input. This is agentic assistance tied to system state rather than a dedicated 'insights from your data' analytics feature. missing for 10: evidence of broader data analysis/insights beyond crash diagnostics, no independent hands-on confirmation of the crash-analysis workflow, no detail on what data sources the agent can access or how proactive/scheduled insights work.

   • [claimed-docs] “On first boot, Omarchy invites you to set up a default agent. Pick your favorite, sign in, and put it to work on your computer.”
   • [claimed-docs] “When an app crashes, click the notification to send your agent on the case. It can examine the crash dump, diagnose what went wrong, and hel…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with skills to help your agent make apps, plugins, and themes. Describe what you want, try what it builds, and share it with e…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai/) and [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview) as the default agent harness…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. ai-native userSet up automations that run autonomously in the background

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS~partialclaimed4/10

   macOS ships Shortcuts (macos-docs-19) which can be scheduled/triggered to run automations, and Spotlight can trigger actions (macos-docs-15), providing basic OS-level automation capability, but there's no evidence of AI-native autonomous background agent orchestration, scheduling depth, or hands-on validation of reliability for unattended automation. Missing for 10: documentation of scheduled/triggered background execution specifics, AI-agent integration, independent corroboration of reliability for autonomous background tasks.

   • [claimed-docs] “Automate tasks with Shortcuts”
   • [claimed-docs] “use Spotlight to search and take action without opening apps”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed3/10

   Omarchy ships default agent harnesses (OpenCode, Claude Code) and hooks like crash-notification agent triggers, showing some agent integration, but these are user-initiated actions rather than autonomous, scheduled background automations. Missing for 10: evidence of cron-like or persistent background task scheduling, autonomous triggers without user click, and any automation framework for agents to run unattended.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai/) and [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview) as the default agent harness…”
   • [claimed-docs] “On first boot, Omarchy invites you to set up a default agent. Pick your favorite, sign in, and put it to work on your computer.”
   • [claimed-docs] “When an app crashes, click the notification to send your agent on the case. It can examine the crash dump, diagnose what went wrong, and hel…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with skills to help your agent make apps, plugins, and themes. Describe what you want, try what it builds, and share it with e…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

3. ai-native userDelegate tasks to a built-in AI assistant inside the product

   weight 3 · round to Omarchy
   macOS✓fullclaimed6/10

   macOS ships Siri as a built-in AI assistant that can take actions in apps (Messages, Music, Reminders), answer questions about on-screen content, and draft/rewrite text based on natural-language requests, matching the 'delegate tasks to a built-in AI assistant' story. Missing for 10: independent/hands-on evidence validating real-world task delegation reliability (all community evidence is unrelated to Siri AI, focusing on window management, security, and networking issues instead).

   • [claimed-docs] “Ask open-ended questions, brainstorm ideas for work or creative projects, and engage in natural, back-and-forth conversations.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Siri AI can take actions in apps like Messages, Music, Reminders, and more based on what you’re doing in the moment.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Ask Siri AI about virtually anything on your screen. Just take a screenshot of what’s on your display, like an image or a PDF, to get answer…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Siri AI can now generate a draft from scratch or provide feedback on what you’ve written. Just describe what you need in your own words.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed8/10

   Omarchy documents built-in AI agent onboarding (first-boot agent setup, sign-in), ships OpenCode and Claude Code as default agent harnesses, provides skills so the agent can build apps/themes, and even routes crash diagnostics to the agent — all first-party but consistent and specific. Missing for 10: independent/hands-on community corroboration specifically of the AI-agent delegation workflow (community evidence covers other aspects of Omarchy, not this feature).

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with OpenCode and Claude Code as the default agent harnesses for programmers.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai/) and [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview) as the default agent harness…”
   • [claimed-docs] “On first boot, Omarchy invites you to set up a default agent. Pick your favorite, sign in, and put it to work on your computer.”
   • [claimed-docs] “When an app crashes, click the notification to send your agent on the case. It can examine the crash dump, diagnose what went wrong, and hel…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with skills to help your agent make apps, plugins, and themes. Describe what you want, try what it builds, and share it with e…”
   • [claimed-docs] “you can also control it through the `omarchy` CLI. This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customizatio…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

4. ai-native userOperate the product with natural-language commands

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS~partialclaimed6/10

   macOS ships Siri and Spotlight as natural-language interfaces: Siri can take actions in apps like Messages, Music, and Reminders, answer questions about on-screen content, and draft/edit text from spoken or typed descriptions, while Spotlight lets users search and take action without opening apps. This covers a meaningful slice of 'operate via natural language' but is limited to a defined set of apps/intents rather than general OS-wide command, and no independent hands-on evidence corroborates reliability or scope. missing for 10: broader third-party/independent verification of Siri's natural-language action coverage, evidence of scripting/automation triggered purely by NL commands beyond Siri's supported app list.

   • [claimed-docs] “use Spotlight to search and take action without opening apps”
   • [claimed-docs] “Ask open-ended questions, brainstorm ideas for work or creative projects, and engage in natural, back-and-forth conversations.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Siri AI can take actions in apps like Messages, Music, Reminders, and more based on what you’re doing in the moment.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Ask Siri AI about virtually anything on your screen. Just take a screenshot of what’s on your display, like an image or a PDF, to get answer…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Siri AI can now generate a draft from scratch or provide feedback on what you’ve written. Just describe what you need in your own words.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed7/10

   Omarchy ships default AI agent harnesses (OpenCode, Claude Code) and an `omarchy` CLI explicitly designed to be driven by an AI agent for customization/configuration, plus agent 'skills' for building apps/themes and diagnosing crashes via natural-language prompts, showing first-party support for natural-language operation of the system. Missing for 10: independent hands-on verification of these NL-driven workflows and more detail on the reliability/scope of agent-controlled system operations.

   • [claimed-docs] “This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customization or configuration.”
   • [claimed-docs] “you can also control it through the `omarchy` CLI. This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customizatio…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai/) and [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview) as the default agent harness…”
   • [claimed-docs] “On first boot, Omarchy invites you to set up a default agent. Pick your favorite, sign in, and put it to work on your computer.”
   • [claimed-docs] “When an app crashes, click the notification to send your agent on the case. It can examine the crash dump, diagnose what went wrong, and hel…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with skills to help your agent make apps, plugins, and themes. Describe what you want, try what it builds, and share it with e…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

App installation

1. power-userInstall thousands of applications directly from an official software catalog

   weight 3 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no mention of the Mac App Store, app catalog, or any official software distribution channel with app counts; all citations concern Continuity features, Siri, Safari, or unrelated community complaints. The axis clearly applies to macOS as a desktop OS, but no evidence supports the specific claim of installing thousands of apps from an official catalog.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialcommunity4/10

   Omarchy's docs describe a curated Install menu (Development, Terminal, Windows, etc.) rather than a documented 'official catalog' of thousands of apps, and community evidence notes it still relies on Arch's own package mirrors and even silently enables third-party repos like chaotic.cx (comm-18), which undercuts the 'official' framing. Missing for 10: explicit documentation of a first-party app catalog/store with thousands of listed apps, and independent confirmation of its scale/officialness.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the Install > Development section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the _Install > Development_ section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “Install Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Node.js, and a long list of other development environments from the Omarchy menu. Mise handles language vers…”
   • [community] “The hype around Omarchy is just insane... you have to download a 7GB ISO file (in the name of 'good UX') that ships with Zoom, Spotify, Hey,…”
   • [community] “I checked it out slightly more and noticed that the omarchy installation script enables the chaotic.cx repo... Omarchy enables all this sile…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. switcherSearch and filter the app catalog by category to find familiar software

   weight 1 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence describes an app catalog (e.g., Mac App Store) with browsing/filtering by category; the evidence pack covers Continuity, Siri, Spotlight, Safari, and unrelated community complaints, none about app discovery/catalog search.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed4/10

   Omarchy's menu system organizes installable software into categories (e.g., Install > Development, Install > Terminal, Install > Windows) and lists specific familiar apps like VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Steam, etc., which supports category-based browsing for a switcher looking for familiar software. However, there is no evidence of an actual searchable/filterable catalog interface (search box, filter tags, browsable app store UI) — only a curated menu of pre-selected categories. missing for 10: explicit search functionality, filter UI beyond fixed install categories, broader catalog beyond dev/terminal/windows/gaming sections.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the Install > Development section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “We have VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Sublime Text, and Helix listed there. ... Theme matching is offered for VSCode, Cursor, VSCodium, Helix, and Ze…”
   • [claimed-docs] “we fully support _Ghostty_, _Foot_, and _Kitty_ as options as well. Pick your preference under _Install > Terminal_ in the Omarchy menu.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Neovim is the default, with VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Sublime Text, Helix, Vim, and Emacs ready to install. Pick your favorite and make it the sy…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Install Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Node.js, and a long list of other development environments from the Omarchy menu. Mise handles language vers…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes ready for Steam, RetroArch, and a whole world of gaming. Graphics drivers and configuration, including NVIDIA on supported har…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Choose _Install > Windows_ from the Omarchy menu. Hardware virtualization brings near-native CPU performance for Office and everyday work, w…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

3. switcherInstall popular desktop apps with a single click from a built-in app store

   weight 3 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack covers Continuity, Siri, Safari, security features, and various OS capabilities, but contains no mention of the Mac App Store or one-click installation of popular desktop apps from a built-in store.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialcommunity6/10

   Omarchy provides a keyboard-driven 'Omarchy Menu' with Install sections (Development, Terminal, Windows, etc.) that let users pick and install curated apps like VSCode, Cursor, Zed, terminals, Windows apps, and gaming tools, and a community reviewer confirms 'installing software is easy and lightning-fast.' However this is a menu-driven installer rather than a graphical 'app store' UI, and there's no evidence of a true single-click store covering the breadth of 'popular desktop apps' generally (vs. developer/gaming/Windows-focused categories). Missing for 10: a dedicated graphical app-store interface, evidence of true one-click installs (vs. menu selection), and coverage of general consumer desktop apps beyond dev/terminal/gaming/Windows categories.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the Install > Development section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “We have VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Sublime Text, and Helix listed there. ... Theme matching is offered for VSCode, Cursor, VSCodium, Helix, and Ze…”
   • [claimed-docs] “we fully support _Ghostty_, _Foot_, and _Kitty_ as options as well. Pick your preference under _Install > Terminal_ in the Omarchy menu.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Neovim is the default, with VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Sublime Text, Helix, Vim, and Emacs ready to install. Pick your favorite and make it the sy…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Install Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Node.js, and a long list of other development environments from the Omarchy menu. Mise handles language vers…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes ready for Steam, RetroArch, and a whole world of gaming. Graphics drivers and configuration, including NVIDIA on supported har…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Choose _Install > Windows_ from the Omarchy menu. Hardware virtualization brings near-native CPU performance for Office and everyday work, w…”
   • [community] “A friend has been urging me to install Omarchy for months. I've finally caved in after a horrible experience with highly-praised CachyOS. Al…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Bundled apps

1. switcherRely on built-in utilities like calendar, weather, maps, and clock apps out of the box

   weight 1 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no mentions of Calendar, Weather, Maps, or Clock apps specifically — it covers Continuity, Siri, Spotlight, Safari, and Passwords instead, none of which address these particular built-in utilities.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   Omarchy's evidence shows only hotkey-based date/time/weather/battery notices and a reminder timer—no dedicated calendar, weather, maps, or clock applications are documented. missing for 10: dedicated calendar app, weather app, maps app, clock app, any evidence of these bundled utilities beyond a status-bar hotkey glance.

   • [claimed-docs] “You can quickly access the date and time, battery status, and current weather using the hotkey notices.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy has a built-in way to set simple reminders based on a countdown timer and with a message. You can do this via `Super + Ctrl + R`”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Windows compatibility

1. power-userRun a full Windows environment in a virtual machine for apps not natively available

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS~partialclaimed4/10

   The only evidence is a single doc title, 'Run Windows on your Mac' (macos-docs-18), confirming Apple acknowledges this capability, but there's no detail on how (Boot Camp vs. third-party virtualization like Parallels/UTM, especially relevant given Apple Silicon dropped Boot Camp), no independent hands-on confirmation, and no discussion of performance or app compatibility. Missing for 10: detail on virtualization method/tools, confirmation it works on Apple Silicon Macs, independent user corroboration of running full Windows VM successfully.

   • [claimed-docs] “Run Windows on your Mac”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed8/10

   Omarchy documents a first-party Windows VM feature (Install > Windows) with hardware virtualization for near-native performance, shared clipboard, file folder, and support for bringing a Windows 11 Pro license, explicitly enabling apps not natively available on Linux. missing for 10: independent/hands-on community corroboration of the Windows VM feature specifically (community evidence covers other aspects of Omarchy but not this VM feature), and detail on performance/compatibility limits for demanding native Windows apps.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy offers an easy way to run Windows through a Docker VM. ... The VM does not have access to any other files on your system, so you're …”
   • [claimed-docs] “Choose _Install > Windows_ from the Omarchy menu. Hardware virtualization brings near-native CPU performance for Office and everyday work, w…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Bring a Windows 11 Pro license valid for a VM. Run `omarchy windows key` to retrieve your machine's original key (this only works on Pro, no…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

1. ai-native userPerform bulk operations across many items at once

   weight 2 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   Evidence shows Automator/Shortcuts and Spotlight for task automation, but nothing demonstrates bulk operations across many items at once (e.g., batch file processing, mass renaming, or multi-item workflows) as an AI-native capability; the only automation mention (macos-docs-19) is a bare feature name with no detail on bulk/batch handling.

   • [claimed-docs] “Automate tasks with Shortcuts”
   • [claimed-docs] “use Spotlight to search and take action without opening apps”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   Omarchy's evidence pack covers desktop theming, dictation, terminal/editor integrations, and agent harness setup, but nothing describes bulk/batch operations across many items (e.g., batch file processing, multi-item automation workflows) for AI-native use. The axis is plausible for a Linux CLI-driven environment with agent integration, but no supporting evidence exists.

   ⚑ flag

2. ai-native userDefine rules that trigger actions automatically on events

   weight 3 · round to macOS
   macOS~partialclaimed3/10

   The docs mention 'Automate tasks with Shortcuts' (macos-docs-19), which in reality supports event-based automations, but the evidence pack gives no detail on triggers, event types, or automation workflows, nor any independent confirmation of this working well. Missing for 10: documentation of specific event triggers (time, location, app launch, NFC, etc.), examples of automation rules, and independent/hands-on validation of the automation feature.

   • [claimed-docs] “Automate tasks with Shortcuts”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   Evidence shows only manual, click-to-trigger agent invocation (e.g., clicking a crash notification, docs-32) and agent skills for building apps/themes, but there is no evidence of a user-configurable rule/trigger engine that fires actions automatically on system or application events. No mention of hooks, event listeners, or an automation rules interface in Omarchy's docs or community reports.

   • [claimed-docs] “When an app crashes, click the notification to send your agent on the case. It can examine the crash dump, diagnose what went wrong, and hel…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with skills to help your agent make apps, plugins, and themes. Describe what you want, try what it builds, and share it with e…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

3. ai-native userSchedule recurring jobs or workflows

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS~partialclaimed3/10

   The evidence only vaguely mentions 'Automate tasks with Shortcuts' without any detail on recurring/scheduled triggers, cron-like jobs, or launchd automation that would let an AI-native user set up persistent recurring workflows. Missing for 10: documentation of Shortcuts' time-of-day/recurring automation triggers, launchd/cron scheduling support, and any hands-on confirmation that scheduled automations run reliably.

   • [claimed-docs] “Automate tasks with Shortcuts”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   Omarchy is a Linux desktop distro; evidence covers timers/reminders, snapshots, AI agent harnesses, and CLI control, but there is no mention of scheduling recurring jobs or workflows (e.g., cron-like automation) for AI-native use. Missing for 10: any documented scheduler, cron integration, or recurring workflow automation feature.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy has a built-in way to set simple reminders based on a countdown timer and with a message. You can do this via `Super + Ctrl + R`”
   • [claimed-docs] “you can also control it through the `omarchy` CLI. This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customizatio…”
   • [claimed-docs] “On first boot, Omarchy invites you to set up a default agent. Pick your favorite, sign in, and put it to work on your computer.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

4. ai-native userVersion, review, and roll back my automations

   weight 1 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   Shortcuts automation is mentioned only as a feature name (macos-docs-19) with no evidence of version control, review/diff, or rollback capabilities for automations; no source control, history, or undo system for Shortcuts/automations is documented.

   • [claimed-docs] “Automate tasks with Shortcuts”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed4/10

   Omarchy provides system-wide snapshotting (automatic on updates, manual via omarchy-snapshot create) which offers a rollback mechanism for the whole system, and ships Lazygit as a terminal git client that could be used to version dotfiles/config changes made by an agent. However, there's no dedicated evidence of a review or diff workflow specifically for AI-generated automations/skills, nor a way to roll back individual agent actions rather than whole-system snapshots. Missing for 10: agent-specific automation version history, a review/diff UI for agent changes, and evidence of granular (not whole-system) rollback tied to AI actions.

   • [claimed-docs] “We create snapshots automatically on every Omarchy update, but should you want to create your own, you can use omarchy-snapshot create.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Lazygit is a delightful alternative to something like the GitHub Desktop application, and it runs inside the terminal.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with skills to help your agent make apps, plugins, and themes. Describe what you want, try what it builds, and share it with e…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Ai native tools

1. ai-native userDictate text anywhere in the system using built-in AI dictation

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack has no mention of system-wide dictation, voice-to-text, or 'AI dictation' feature; it covers Siri actions, writing tools, Continuity, and other unrelated features. No documentation or community evidence supports dictation as an AI feature anywhere in the pack.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed9/10

   Omarchy documents built-in AI dictation via Voxtype, triggered system-wide by F9 or Super+Ctrl+X, with dictated text appearing in the focused input area anywhere in the system, corroborated across two doc sources. Missing for 10: independent/hands-on community verification of dictation accuracy or coverage across apps.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy offers AI dictation via Voxtype. ... you dictate by holding down F9 or by toggling with Super + Ctrl + X”
   • [claimed-docs] “Once installed, you dictate by holding down `F9` or by toggling with `Super + Ctrl + X`, and the dictated text will appear in the focused in…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Display comfort

1. power-userSwitch to dark mode or enable a night light to reduce eye strain

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no mention of Dark Mode, Night Shift, or any display/appearance customization features for reducing eye strain; it covers Continuity, Siri, Safari, and security/community issues instead. Missing for 10: any documentation or reference to Dark Mode toggle, Night Shift/Night Light feature, or accessibility display settings.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed4/10

   Omarchy ships with 19 selectable system-wide themes (Style > Theme) and a GUI theme creator (Aether), which plausibly lets a user pick a dark-looking theme, but there is no explicit 'dark mode' toggle or night-light/blue-light-reduction feature documented anywhere in the evidence. Missing for 10: explicit dark mode setting, night light/blue-light filter feature, or any eye-strain-specific customization option.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes with nineteen beautiful themes. You can select between them via Style > Theme in the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “You can also use the included Aether application to create a new theme using a lovely GUI interface to play with colors and search for backg…”
   • [claimed-docs] “A theme restyles the whole system at once: terminal, bar, notifications, wallpaper. Pick one and this site wears it too.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes with nineteen beautiful themes. You can select between them via _Style > Theme_ in the Omarchy Menu”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Productivity tools

1. power-userAutomate repetitive tasks using a built-in automation/scripting tool

   weight 2 · round drawn
   macOS~partialclaimed5/10

   Apple docs mention Shortcuts as a built-in automation tool on macOS, which fits the story, but there is no detail on capabilities, scripting depth (e.g., AppleScript/Automator), or independent hands-on corroboration. missing for 10: detailed documentation of Shortcuts/AppleScript/Automator functionality, independent/community validation of automation reliability, examples of real-world power-user workflows.

   • [claimed-docs] “Automate tasks with Shortcuts”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialprobed5/10

   Omarchy exposes an official `omarchy` CLI (and sub-tools like `omarchy-snapshot`, `omarchy windows key`) that lets power-users script and automate system tasks, and docs explicitly note this is useful for AI agents automating customization/configuration. However, there is no dedicated built-in automation/macro-scripting framework (e.g., task scheduler, workflow engine) described — it's essentially shell/CLI scripting bolted onto a desktop environment. Missing for 10: a purpose-built automation/scripting engine (macros, triggers, scheduled tasks) beyond ad-hoc CLI commands, and independent hands-on confirmation of scripting workflows.

   • [claimed-docs] “you can also control it through the `omarchy` CLI. This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customizatio…”
   • [claimed-docs] “We create snapshots automatically on every Omarchy update, but should you want to create your own, you can use omarchy-snapshot create.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Bring a Windows 11 Pro license valid for a VM. Run `omarchy windows key` to retrieve your machine's original key (this only works on Pro, no…”
   • [probe] “official CLI documented at https://omarchy.org/manual/omarchy-cli/”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. power-userAccess a unified clipboard history across text and images with one hotkey

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   Evidence shows Universal Clipboard for single-item copy/paste between Apple devices (macos-docs-5, macos-docs-21) and CLI pbcopy/pbpaste tools (macos-comm-14), but there is no evidence of a built-in unified clipboard *history* manager (multiple past text/image items) accessible via a single hotkey — that requires third-party utilities not documented here.

   • [claimed-docs] “Copy images, video, or text from an app on your iPhone or iPad. Then paste into another app on your nearby Mac — or vice versa.”
   • [claimed-docs] “View and control your iPhone right from your Mac desktop, copy and paste between devices, and more.”
   • [community] “pbcopy and pbpaste are one of my most-loved in the list. Dealing with some minified json, switching to iTerm, doing pbpaste | json_pp | pbco…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed9/10

   Docs explicitly state Omarchy's Walker-based clipboard history covers both text and images, triggered via a single hotkey (Super+Ctrl+V), directly matching the story; this is corroborated across multiple first-party doc sources. Missing for 10: independent hands-on confirmation from community evidence of this specific feature working as described.

   • [claimed-docs] “The clipboard history is provided by Walker and works for both text and images. You trigger it by Super + Ctrl + V”
   • [claimed-docs] “The clipboard history is provided by Walker and works for both text and images. You trigger it by `Super + Ctrl + V`”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy tackles both problems with unified clipboard hotkeys that work (almost) everywhere.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Theming

1. designerCreate a custom system theme using a GUI color and background picker

   weight 1 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence in the pack mentions a custom system theme creator with GUI color/background picker; macOS only offers preset Light/Dark appearance and wallpaper selection per general knowledge, but nothing here documents a designer-facing theme creation tool.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed8/10

   Omarchy explicitly ships the 'Aether' application, described as a GUI for playing with colors and searching for backgrounds to create a new theme, directly matching the story. Missing for 10: independent/hands-on corroboration of Aether's UI beyond vendor docs, and no detail on saving/exporting the custom theme.

   • [claimed-docs] “You can also use the included Aether application to create a new theme using a lovely GUI interface to play with colors and search for backg…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes with nineteen beautiful themes. You can select between them via Style > Theme in the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “A theme restyles the whole system at once: terminal, bar, notifications, wallpaper. Pick one and this site wears it too.”
   • [claimed-docs] “You can find even more themes on the extra themes page or even make your own theme.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. power-userInstantly switch between multiple built-in visual themes that restyle the whole desktop

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence in the pack mentions built-in visual theme packs or a mechanism to instantly restyle the whole desktop beyond basic light/dark mode; the evidence covers Continuity, Siri, Safari, and system internals but nothing about switchable visual themes. Missing for 10: any documentation of built-in theme options, a theme-switching UI, or community confirmation of theme switching working.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed9/10

   Omarchy ships 19 built-in themes selectable via Style > Theme in the Omarchy Menu, and each theme restyles the whole system at once (terminal, bar, notifications, wallpaper), matching the story precisely; users can also create/find more themes. Missing for 10: no independent hands-on account specifically demonstrating instant switching in action, though vendor docs are thorough and consistent across two sources.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes with nineteen beautiful themes. You can select between them via Style > Theme in the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes with nineteen beautiful themes. You can select between them via _Style > Theme_ in the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “A theme restyles the whole system at once: terminal, bar, notifications, wallpaper. Pick one and this site wears it too.”
   • [claimed-docs] “You can find even more themes on the extra themes page or even make your own theme.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Accounts sync

1. switcherBring my online calendar, contacts, and data into the desktop with online account integration

   weight 2 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack covers Migration Assistant for transferring files from a PC and various Continuity features, but contains no mention of macOS's actual online-account integration (e.g., adding Google/Exchange/iCloud accounts for Mail, Calendar, Contacts) that would let a switcher sync their online calendar and contacts into the desktop. This is a mainstream, well-documented macOS capability, but nothing in the pack evidences it, so it cannot be credited as full or partial delivery.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   No evidence of any online account integration (calendar, contacts, cloud data sync) in Omarchy's documentation or community reports; the product is a Linux desktop/Arch distro focused on window management, theming, and dev tools, with no mention of GNOME Online Accounts-style features. Missing for 10: any calendar/contacts sync capability, any account integration framework, any documentation referencing this feature.

   ⚑ flag

Cross device continuity

1. power-userCopy content on one device and paste it on another paired device

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS✓fullcommunity8/10

   macOS Universal Clipboard (Continuity) explicitly lets users copy content on one Apple device and paste on a nearby paired Mac/iPhone/iPad, backed by first-party docs and corroborated by community mention of pbcopy/pbpaste workflows; missing for 10: independent hands-on verification of cross-device clipboard reliability and edge cases (e.g., large files, Wi-Fi off scenarios).

   • [claimed-docs] “Copy images, video, or text from an app on your iPhone or iPad. Then paste into another app on your nearby Mac — or vice versa.”
   • [claimed-docs] “View and control your iPhone right from your Mac desktop, copy and paste between devices, and more.”
   • [claimed-docs] “When your Mac and your iPhone or iPad are near each other, they can automatically pass what you’re doing from one device to another.”
   • [community] “pbcopy and pbpaste are one of my most-loved in the list. Dealing with some minified json, switching to iTerm, doing pbpaste | json_pp | pbco…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   Evidence only shows a local clipboard history (Walker) and a host-to-VM shared clipboard for the Windows VM, plus a firewall port opened for LocalSend, but there is no documentation of a cross-device clipboard sync/pairing feature (e.g., copying on a phone and pasting on the Omarchy machine). The axis is plausible for a desktop OS, but no evidence supports it.

   • [claimed-docs] “The clipboard history is provided by Walker and works for both text and images. You trigger it by Super + Ctrl + V”
   • [claimed-docs] “The clipboard history is provided by Walker and works for both text and images. You trigger it by `Super + Ctrl + V`”
   • [claimed-docs] “Choose _Install > Windows_ from the Omarchy menu. Hardware virtualization brings near-native CPU performance for Office and everyday work, w…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Full-disk encryption is mandatory ... Firewall is enabled by default: All incoming traffic by default except for port 22 for ssh and port 53…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. power-userStart a task on one device and finish it on another paired device

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS✓fullclaimed8/10

   Apple documents Continuity/Handoff features (docs-4, docs-21, docs-29) that let users start work on one device (e.g., Messages, Safari, calls) and continue on a paired Mac/iPhone/iPad, plus copy-paste, calls, and phone mirroring across devices. This directly matches the story of starting a task on one device and finishing on another. Missing for 10: independent/hands-on corroboration of Handoff reliability and broader task types beyond Messages/browsing.

   • [claimed-docs] “When your Mac and your iPhone or iPad are near each other, they can automatically pass what you’re doing from one device to another.”
   • [claimed-docs] “View and control your iPhone right from your Mac desktop, copy and paste between devices, and more.”
   • [claimed-docs] “A dedicated app brings together all your conversations in one place, so you can ask a question on your iPhone and pick up where you left off…”
   • [claimed-docs] “iPhone Mirroring lets you see and use your iPhone right from your Mac.”
   • [claimed-docs] “with the Phone app, you can make or take calls directly from your Mac or iPad, so you’ll never miss a call even if your iPhone is buried dee…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   Omarchy's evidence focuses on single-machine desktop setup, theming, dev environments, and terminal tools, but there is no mention of any cross-device continuity, session handoff, or paired-device syncing capability. This is a plausible axis for a desktop OS/environment (similar features exist in other ecosystems), so absence of evidence yields 'none' rather than 'na'.

   ⚑ flag

File sharing

1. power-userSend files wirelessly between nearby paired devices

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS✓fullclaimed8/10

   AirDrop is well-documented as macOS's built-in wireless file transfer between nearby paired Apple devices, working even without Wi-Fi, covering Mac/iPhone/iPad. Missing for 10: independent hands-on corroboration of AirDrop performance/reliability and details on range/limitations beyond vendor docs.

   • [claimed-docs] “AirDrop makes sharing files between Mac, iPhone, and iPad simple.”
   • [claimed-docs] “AirDrop makes sharing files between Mac, iPhone, and iPad simple. ... It even works without a Wi-Fi network.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed7/10

   The firewall documentation confirms Omarchy enables port 53317 by default specifically for LocalSend, a wireless file-transfer tool for nearby paired devices, indicating built-in support for this workflow. missing for 10: no dedicated docs on pairing/usage flow, no independent hands-on confirmation of LocalSend working reliably.

   • [claimed-docs] “Full-disk encryption is mandatory ... Firewall is enabled by default: All incoming traffic by default except for port 22 for ssh and port 53…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Localization

1. switcherUse the desktop in my own language thanks to community or official translations

   weight 1 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no mention of localization, language settings, or community/official translation support for macOS; all cited docs concern Continuity, Siri, transfer tools, and unrelated community complaints.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   No evidence pack item mentions localization, language packs, or translation support for Omarchy; the axis of internationalization/localized UI is plausible for a desktop OS but nothing in the docs or community feedback addresses it. missing for 10: any mention of supported languages, translation files, locale switching, or community translation project.

   ⚑ flag

Ai native tools

1. ai-native userUse built-in AI coding agents directly in the terminal to write and run code

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence macOS ships built-in AI coding agents in Terminal; evidence pack covers Continuity, Migration Assistant, Spotlight, Shortcuts, and unrelated community complaints, none addressing AI coding agents.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed8/10

   Omarchy ships OpenCode and Claude Code as default terminal-based agent harnesses for programmers, invites users to set up a default agent on first boot, and provides agent skills for building apps/themes—clearly enabling in-terminal AI coding agents. Missing for 10: independent hands-on verification of the agent workflow itself and more detail on run/execution mechanics beyond docs.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with OpenCode and Claude Code as the default agent harnesses for programmers.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai/) and [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview) as the default agent harness…”
   • [claimed-docs] “On first boot, Omarchy invites you to set up a default agent. Pick your favorite, sign in, and put it to work on your computer.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with skills to help your agent make apps, plugins, and themes. Describe what you want, try what it builds, and share it with e…”
   • [claimed-docs] “you can also control it through the `omarchy` CLI. This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customizatio…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Cross platform dev

1. developerRun a full Linux terminal environment inside another host OS for development and tooling

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no mention of Linux VMs, containers, WSL-equivalent, or any tooling for running a full Linux terminal environment inside macOS; it only covers Continuity features, Windows-on-Mac (via other tools), Siri, Safari, and unrelated community complaints. Absence of evidence for this applicable dev-experience capability yields none.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed3/10

   Omarchy documents that the full Omarchy environment can run inside a virtual machine on another host OS ('All of Omarchy running in a virtual machine, so you can get a taste first'), which technically satisfies a Linux-in-host-OS scenario, but this is framed as a trial/demo rather than a supported persistent dev/tooling setup (like WSL-style integration). Missing for 10: no documentation of a dedicated, supported VM/container workflow for ongoing development use, no tooling for syncing files/ports between host and guest for dev purposes, and no independent corroboration of using Omarchy this way for real work.

   • [claimed-docs] “All of Omarchy running in a virtual machine, so you can get a taste first.”
   • [claimed-docs] “In Omarchy Quattro, you're able to install Omarchy to a single partition alongside Windows or other installations.”
   • [claimed-docs] “The manual also covers [dual booting beside Windows](/manual/dual-boot-install/) and [unattended installs](/manual/unattended-installs/).”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. developerUse the latest IDEs, toolchains, and AI/ML software on a primary supported platform

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no documentation or claims about macOS support for modern IDEs, developer toolchains (Xcode, Homebrew, compilers), or AI/ML frameworks; only general OS marketing features (Continuity, Siri, Safari) and some command-line utility mentions (pbcopy, fs_usage, networkQuality) which are unrelated to IDE/toolchain/AI-ML currency. Some community evidence even describes background network calls stalling local command execution (terraform apply, exec/getxattr), which would undercut dev workflow if it were being credited, but that's not enough to establish the axis is met.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed8/10

   Omarchy documents installing modern IDEs (VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Sublime, Helix, Neovim), development environments via Mise (Node.js, Rails, Laravel, etc.), and ships default AI agent harnesses OpenCode and Claude Code, plus first-boot agent setup and agent skills for building apps/themes — all on Arch Linux as the primary supported platform. missing for 10: independent hands-on verification of toolchain currency/version freshness, and no evidence of broader AI/ML framework support (e.g., CUDA/PyTorch) beyond gaming GPU drivers.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the Install > Development section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “We have VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Sublime Text, and Helix listed there. ... Theme matching is offered for VSCode, Cursor, VSCodium, Helix, and Ze…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai/) and [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview) as the default agent harness…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the _Install > Development_ section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “On first boot, Omarchy invites you to set up a default agent. Pick your favorite, sign in, and put it to work on your computer.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with skills to help your agent make apps, plugins, and themes. Describe what you want, try what it builds, and share it with e…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Neovim is the default, with VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Sublime Text, Helix, Vim, and Emacs ready to install. Pick your favorite and make it the sy…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Install Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Node.js, and a long list of other development environments from the Omarchy menu. Mise handles language vers…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Dev environment

1. developerUse container tools out of the box with no additional setup required

   weight 2 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence that macOS ships container tools (e.g., Docker, containerd) out of the box; the evidence pack only covers Continuity features, Siri, Safari, and unrelated system quirks. Missing for 10: any mention of built-in container runtime, Apple's container CLI, or virtualization tooling ready to use without setup.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   The evidence only shows Docker being used internally to run a Windows VM (omarchy-docs-12), not that general container tooling (e.g., Docker/Podman for building/running arbitrary containers) is pre-installed and ready out of the box for developers. No documentation confirms container CLI availability or zero-setup container workflows for dev use.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy offers an easy way to run Windows through a Docker VM. ... The VM does not have access to any other files on your system, so you're …”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. developerQuickly set up preconfigured development environments for popular frameworks and languages

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence pack items mention preconfigured dev environments, language/framework setup, package managers, or dev tooling for macOS; the docs focus on Continuity, Siri, Safari, and general consumer features. This axis applies to an OS (developers do set up dev environments on macOS), so absence of evidence yields 'none' rather than 'na'.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed7/10

   Omarchy documents a dedicated Install > Development menu that sets up frameworks/languages like Ruby on Rails, Laravel, and Node.js, with Mise managing per-project language versions (docs-2, docs-29, docs-35). This directly matches the story of quickly provisioning preconfigured dev environments. Missing for 10: independent/hands-on community corroboration specifically confirming these dev environment installers work smoothly, and a fuller list of supported frameworks/languages beyond the few named examples.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the Install > Development section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the _Install > Development_ section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “Install Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Node.js, and a long list of other development environments from the Omarchy menu. Mise handles language vers…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

3. developerGet a full set of packages, tools, and runtimes ready to use with a single command

   weight 3 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence of a package manager, dev toolchain installer, or single-command setup for developer tools/runtimes on macOS; evidence pack covers Continuity features, Siri, Safari, and unrelated OS behavior/complaints. Homebrew or Xcode Command Line Tools are not mentioned anywhere.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullcommunity8/10

   Omarchy's single ISO install (five questions, finished desktop) sets up a full dev environment out of the box: default editors/agents (Neovim, OpenCode, Claude Code), terminal, Lazygit, and a menu-driven 'Install > Development' section that adds Rails, Laravel, Node.js, etc., with Mise managing language versions per project. Community hands-on reports corroborate that install and software setup is fast and 'lightning-fast' compared to manual Arch/Hyprland setups. Missing for 10: independent verification of the full package/runtime list actually working post-install, and no first-party benchmark of setup time beyond docs.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the Install > Development section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy supports setting up a whole host of development environments through the _Install > Development_ section of the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “Install Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Node.js, and a long list of other development environments from the Omarchy menu. Mise handles language vers…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy ships with [OpenCode](https://opencode.ai/) and [Claude Code](https://code.claude.com/docs/en/overview) as the default agent harness…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Neovim is the default, with VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Sublime Text, Helix, Vim, and Emacs ready to install. Pick your favorite and make it the sy…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Write the ISO to a USB stick and answer five questions. It hands back a finished desktop.”
   • [community] “A friend has been urging me to install Omarchy for months. I've finally caved in after a horrible experience with highly-praised CachyOS. Al…”
   • [community] “I've tried to setup Arch with Hyprland like 3 times on my own and with the most popular dot files. It was terrible, frustrating and things b…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

4. developerQuickly create and run virtual machines without manual configuration

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence of built-in VM creation/management tooling (like Virtualization.framework CLI or UI) in the pack; only Boot Camp-era 'Run Windows on your Mac' mention exists, which is unrelated to quick VM creation without manual setup.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed5/10

   Omarchy provides a Docker-based Windows VM via Install > Windows with near-native performance and simple setup, and can also be run itself inside a VM to try before installing, showing some quick-VM capability without manual configuration. However, this is limited to a single predefined Windows VM use case, not general-purpose VM creation/management for arbitrary OSes or dev workloads. Missing for 10: evidence of a general-purpose VM creation tool (e.g., for spinning up Linux VMs, custom images, or multiple VMs), no CLI/automation details for VM lifecycle management, and no independent hands-on confirmation of ease-of-use for this specific feature.

   • [claimed-docs] “Choose _Install > Windows_ from the Omarchy menu. Hardware virtualization brings near-native CPU performance for Office and everyday work, w…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Bring a Windows 11 Pro license valid for a VM. Run `omarchy windows key` to retrieve your machine's original key (this only works on Pro, no…”
   • [claimed-docs] “All of Omarchy running in a virtual machine, so you can get a taste first.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy offers an easy way to run Windows through a Docker VM. ... The VM does not have access to any other files on your system, so you're …”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Gpu drivers

1. developerInstall GPU vendor drivers and build custom kernel modules for accelerated workloads

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence in the pack addresses GPU vendor driver installation or custom kernel module/kext development on macOS; all citations concern Continuity features, Siri, Safari, and unrelated community complaints. This is an applicable axis for a developer-facing OS, so absence of evidence yields 'none' rather than 'na'.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed5/10

   Omarchy documents automatic setup of GPU vendor drivers, including NVIDIA, during installation, which covers part of the story. However, there is no evidence of a documented path for developers to build or install custom kernel modules for specialized/accelerated workloads. missing for 10: evidence of DKMS/kernel-module build tooling, developer workflow for compiling custom kernel modules, and any accelerated-workload-specific driver customization.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes ready for Steam, RetroArch, and a whole world of gaming. Graphics drivers and configuration, including NVIDIA on supported har…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Power performance

1. power-userInstall and use the OS without vendor lock-in on hardware of my choosing

   weight 1 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no documentation or community proof that macOS can be installed on non-Apple hardware or used without deep integration into the Apple hardware/software ecosystem; in fact, virtually all cited features (Continuity, Sidecar, Universal Control, Instant Hotspot, iPhone Mirroring) are described as tightly coupled to other Apple devices, reinforcing an Apple-centric hardware ecosystem rather than open hardware choice.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullcommunity7/10

   Omarchy is installed via a standard ISO to any hardware, explicitly supports NVIDIA GPUs and other drivers during installation, and offers dual-boot/unattended install options alongside Windows — all indicating it isn't locked to specific vendor hardware. Community reports confirm real-world installs on varied setups (e.g., dual-booting a work laptop, testing on Manjaro), reinforcing hardware flexibility. Missing for 10: explicit documentation of broader hardware compatibility (e.g., AMD/Intel GPUs, laptops, ARM), and no first-party statement addressing 'vendor lock-in' beyond being Arch-based.

   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes ready for Steam, RetroArch, and a whole world of gaming. Graphics drivers and configuration, including NVIDIA on supported har…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Write the ISO to a USB stick and answer five questions. It hands back a finished desktop.”
   • [claimed-docs] “The manual also covers [dual booting beside Windows](/manual/dual-boot-install/) and [unattended installs](/manual/unattended-installs/).”
   • [claimed-docs] “In Omarchy Quattro, you're able to install Omarchy to a single partition alongside Windows or other installations.”
   • [community] “Well, this 'not distro' software that takes over your whole computer when you boot the ISO and install it has been the greatest out-of-the b…”
   • [community] “I partially applied the omarchy scripts on my Manjaro for trying it out. Feels cool to use it but not on the state were I'm more productive.…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. power-userGet better performance and extended device lifespan by installing the OS on older hardware

   weight 2 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no documentation or community reports about macOS supporting older/legacy hardware, extending device lifespan, or performance optimizations for aging Macs — all evidence is about continuity features, Siri, Safari, security incidents, and window management gripes. Since hardware support is a fair axis for any OS but no evidence shows macOS enabling installation on older hardware for better performance, this is 'none'.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   No evidence in the pack addresses hardware requirements, minimum specs, lightweight resource usage, or performance on older/legacy machines; Omarchy's docs focus on themes, keyboard workflows, dev environments, and gaming/Windows VM support. missing for 10: any statement about low-resource footprint, support for older CPUs/GPUs, or benchmarks showing improved performance on aging hardware.

   ⚑ flag

3. power-userBoost hardware performance on demand using a performance mode toggle

   weight 1 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence pack item mentions a performance mode, high-power mode, or any user-facing toggle to boost hardware performance on demand; macOS lacks a documented equivalent to Windows' 'best performance' power plans. missing for 10: any mention of a performance/power mode toggle, documentation of thermal/performance boost controls, or community confirmation of such a feature.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   No evidence pack item mentions a performance mode toggle, CPU governor switching, or any on-demand hardware performance boosting feature; only unrelated hardware topics like NVIDIA drivers and Windows VM virtualization are covered.

   ⚑ flag

Remote access

1. power-userShare my desktop remotely or access a remote desktop session from my machine

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS~partialcommunity3/10

   macOS does ship native remote-desktop capability (Screen Sharing / Remote Management via 'Remote Desktop'), and community evidence incidentally confirms it functions — a user enabled Remote Management and successfully logged into another Mac via Remote Desktop — but this is only discussed in the context of a root-login security bypass, not as a documented feature walkthrough. No first-party docs describe screen sharing/remote desktop directly; only iPhone Mirroring and Universal Control (cross-device, not Mac-to-Mac) are documented. Missing for 10: official docs on Screen Sharing/Remote Desktop setup, use cases, or independent hands-on validation outside the exploit context.

   • [community] “Can this be used remotely? Edit: Yes, after turning on Remote Management on my second mac I was able to log into it using Remote Desktop, ac…”
   • [claimed-docs] “iPhone Mirroring lets you see and use your iPhone right from your Mac.”
   • [claimed-docs] “thanks to Universal Control, you can control both your Mac and your iPad with a single keyboard and mouse or trackpad, moving your cursor fl…”
   • [claimed-docs] “View and control your iPhone right from your Mac desktop, copy and paste between devices, and more.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   Omarchy's docs mention SSH port forwarding (fip) but there is no evidence of any remote desktop sharing/access feature (e.g., VNC, RDP, screen-sharing tool) documented anywhere in the pack.

   • [claimed-docs] “fip: Forward one or more ports from a remote host to localhost via SSH.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Full-disk encryption is mandatory ... Firewall is enabled by default: All incoming traffic by default except for port 22 for ssh and port 53…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Accessibility

1. switcherUse built-in screen readers and accessibility tools to get started with the OS

   weight 2 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack covers switcher onboarding topics like Migration Assistant, Continuity, Spotlight, Siri, and security tools, but contains no mention of VoiceOver, screen readers, or any accessibility features/tools for switchers to get started with macOS.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   No evidence in the pack mentions screen readers, accessibility tools, or any accommodations for visually/motor-impaired users; the docs cover theming, dev environments, keyboard-centric workflows, and dictation but nothing framed as accessibility support for switchers.

   ⚑ flag

First install

1. switcherCreate bootable installation media and install the OS from a USB stick

   weight 3 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence in the pack addresses creating bootable USB installation media or installing macOS from external media; the evidence covers migration assistant, continuity features, and unrelated community complaints. Missing for 10: any mention of createinstallmedia/Terminal tool, USB installer creation steps, or install-from-USB documentation.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullcommunity8/10

   Official docs explicitly describe writing the ISO to a USB stick and running the installer to get a finished desktop, plus separate manual pages for dual-boot and unattended installs, and multiple community posts (omarchy-comm-7, omarchy-comm-14, omarchy-comm-15) corroborate a smooth hands-on install experience. Missing for 10: explicit guidance on which USB-writing tool to use (e.g., dd/Rufus/balenaEtcher) and independent verification specifically of the USB boot step rather than general install success.

   • [claimed-docs] “Write the ISO to a USB stick and answer five questions. It hands back a finished desktop.”
   • [claimed-docs] “The manual also covers [dual booting beside Windows](/manual/dual-boot-install/) and [unattended installs](/manual/unattended-installs/).”
   • [community] “A friend has been urging me to install Omarchy for months. I've finally caved in after a horrible experience with highly-praised CachyOS. Al…”
   • [community] “Well, this 'not distro' software that takes over your whole computer when you boot the ISO and install it has been the greatest out-of-the b…”
   • [community] “I've tried to setup Arch with Hyprland like 3 times on my own and with the most popular dot files. It was terrible, frustrating and things b…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. switcherInstall the OS alongside my existing OS in a dual-boot configuration

   weight 3 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   No evidence of a native dual-boot installer for macOS alongside another OS; only mention is running Windows via virtualization/Boot Camp-like reference ('Run Windows on your Mac') which is not dual-boot documentation, and no partition/installer guidance is present.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullcommunity8/10

   First-party docs explicitly describe installing Omarchy alongside Windows/other OSes via 'Omarchy Quattro' (single-partition dual-boot) and a dedicated manual page for dual-booting beside Windows, with a community user referencing intent to dual-boot it on a work laptop. Missing for 10: independent hands-on confirmation that the dual-boot install process works smoothly end-to-end, and details on dual-booting with non-Windows OSes.

   • [claimed-docs] “In Omarchy Quattro, you're able to install Omarchy to a single partition alongside Windows or other installations.”
   • [claimed-docs] “The manual also covers [dual booting beside Windows](/manual/dual-boot-install/) and [unattended installs](/manual/unattended-installs/).”
   • [community] “Well, this 'not distro' software that takes over your whole computer when you boot the ISO and install it has been the greatest out-of-the b…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

3. switcherFollow guided tutorials to install the OS and learn the desktop interface

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS~partialcommunity6/10

   Apple provides a dedicated 'switching to Mac' guide (support.apple.com/guide/mac-help) covering file transfer via Migration Assistant, finding your way around the interface, Spotlight, Shortcuts, etc., which directly targets switchers. However, the evidence pack lacks specifics on actual OS installation/setup tutorials (e.g., first-boot Setup Assistant walkthrough) and has no independent/hands-on corroboration of tutorial quality; some community threads even highlight UI friction (window management complaints) that could affect a switcher's learning curve. Missing for 10: dedicated install/setup-from-scratch tutorial content, independent reviews confirming switcher onboarding ease, coverage of edge cases like initial OS installation media/reinstall guides.

   • [claimed-docs] “If you’re switching to Mac, start here to make it a smooth transition. Learn how to find your way around the Mac, how to transfer your files…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Learn how to transfer your files from your PC”
   • [claimed-docs] “With Migration Assistant, setting up a new Mac is still quick and easy — even if you’re migrating from Windows.”
   • [claimed-docs] “use Spotlight to search and take action without opening apps”
   • [claimed-docs] “Automate tasks with Shortcuts”
   • [community] “Apple's window management has always sucked... Into the 2000s, the only way you could resize a window on the Mac was to drag its lower-right…”
   • [community] “This behavior is similar to Windows 11. You have to position the mouse just outside the window. It is non-intuitive and awful. These are pro…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullcommunity7/10

   Omarchy provides a guided install flow (write ISO, answer five questions, get a finished desktop), a full manual covering keyboard shortcuts, theming, terminal/editor setup, dual-boot, and more, which serves as onboarding for switchers, and community testimonials confirm the install is uncomplicated and works well for newcomers coming from other distros. missing for 10: a dedicated step-by-step 'desktop interface tour' tutorial for absolute switchers (vs. reference manual), and independent verification that new-to-Linux users successfully complete onboarding without prior Arch/Hyprland knowledge.

   • [claimed-docs] “Write the ISO to a USB stick and answer five questions. It hands back a finished desktop.”
   • [claimed-docs] “The manual also covers [dual booting beside Windows](/manual/dual-boot-install/) and [unattended installs](/manual/unattended-installs/).”
   • [claimed-docs] “Everything in Omarchy happens via the keyboard — EVERYTHING!”
   • [claimed-docs] “Everything in Omarchy happens via the keyboard — _EVERYTHING!_”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes with nineteen beautiful themes. You can select between them via Style > Theme in the Omarchy Menu”
   • [claimed-docs] “we fully support _Ghostty_, _Foot_, and _Kitty_ as options as well. Pick your preference under _Install > Terminal_ in the Omarchy menu.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Neovim is the default, with VSCode, Cursor, Zed, Sublime Text, Helix, Vim, and Emacs ready to install. Pick your favorite and make it the sy…”
   • [community] “A friend has been urging me to install Omarchy for months. I've finally caved in after a horrible experience with highly-praised CachyOS. Al…”
   • [community] “I've tried to setup Arch with Hyprland like 3 times on my own and with the most popular dot files. It was terrible, frustrating and things b…”
   • [community] “Well, this 'not distro' software that takes over your whole computer when you boot the ISO and install it has been the greatest out-of-the b…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

4. switcherInstall the OS in place of my current OS on the same machine

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   macOS's 'switching' documentation is about migrating data/files from an old Windows PC to a new physical Mac (via Migration Assistant), not about installing macOS in place of the existing OS on the same hardware — Apple does not support installing macOS as a replacement OS on non-Apple PCs. No evidence in the pack shows dual-boot, in-place OS replacement, or bare-metal installation on the switcher's own current machine.

   • [claimed-docs] “Learn how to transfer your files from your PC”
   • [claimed-docs] “With Migration Assistant, setting up a new Mac is still quick and easy — even if you’re migrating from Windows.”
   • [claimed-docs] “If you’re switching to Mac, start here to make it a smooth transition. Learn how to find your way around the Mac, how to transfer your files…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullcommunity7/10

   Omarchy is installed by writing an ISO to USB and running the installer, which supports dual-booting/replacing alongside Windows or installing to a single partition, and community reports confirm real-world dual-boot/replace installs. missing for 10: no explicit documented workflow for wiping/replacing an existing non-Windows OS install, and no independent verification of a clean full-replace install experience beyond forum anecdotes.

   • [claimed-docs] “Write the ISO to a USB stick and answer five questions. It hands back a finished desktop.”
   • [claimed-docs] “The manual also covers [dual booting beside Windows](/manual/dual-boot-install/) and [unattended installs](/manual/unattended-installs/).”
   • [claimed-docs] “In Omarchy Quattro, you're able to install Omarchy to a single partition alongside Windows or other installations.”
   • [community] “Well, this 'not distro' software that takes over your whole computer when you boot the ISO and install it has been the greatest out-of-the b…”
   • [community] “A friend has been urging me to install Omarchy for months. I've finally caved in after a horrible experience with highly-praised CachyOS. Al…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Migration

1. switcherTransfer my files and settings from my old computer to a new machine running the OS

   weight 3 · round to macOS
   macOS✓fullclaimed7/10

   Apple documents a dedicated switcher path via Migration Assistant that transfers files and settings from PC/old Mac to a new Mac, plus a specific support guide section for switching from PC covering file transfer and orientation. Missing for 10: independent hands-on verification of the migration process succeeding smoothly, and no detail on settings-specific transfer scope or troubleshooting for edge cases.

   • [claimed-docs] “With Migration Assistant, setting up a new Mac is still quick and easy — even if you’re migrating from Windows.”
   • [claimed-docs] “If you’re switching to Mac, start here to make it a smooth transition. Learn how to find your way around the Mac, how to transfer your files…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Learn how to transfer your files from your PC”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   No evidence pack item mentions any migration tool, import wizard, dotfiles sync, or settings/file transfer mechanism for moving from an old computer to a new Omarchy install. Snapshots (omarchy-docs-11) only cover backup/restore on the same install lifecycle, not cross-machine migration. missing for 10: any migration/import feature, dotfiles/settings sync tool, cross-machine file transfer utility, or documentation addressing switcher onboarding from another OS/computer.

   ⚑ flag

Recovery

1. power-userRoll back the system to a previous snapshot if an update breaks something

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no mention of Time Machine, APFS snapshots, System Restore, or any rollback/versioning mechanism for reverting a macOS update; all cited docs cover Continuity, migration, Siri, and unrelated community complaints. Missing for 10: any documentation of Time Machine restore, APFS snapshot rollback, or update-revert workflow.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed5/10

   Omarchy documents automatic snapshots on every update and a manual `omarchy-snapshot create` command, implying a snapshot-based recovery mechanism, but no evidence explicitly documents a rollback/restore command or workflow. Missing for 10: explicit documentation of a restore/rollback command, confirmation snapshots are bootable/restorable, and any hands-on report of successfully rolling back after a broken update.

   • [claimed-docs] “We create snapshots automatically on every Omarchy update, but should you want to create your own, you can use omarchy-snapshot create.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

1. ai-native userDo everything through the API that I can do in the UI

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   macOS has no public API surface that mirrors its UI capabilities; evidence pack shows only UI-level features (Continuity, Siri, Spotlight, Shortcuts) and probes confirming no API/docs endpoints exist (404s for llms.txt, docs-md, openapi). There is no evidence of a comprehensive API allowing AI-native/programmatic parity with UI actions.

   • [probe] “PROBE llms.txt: HTTP 404 at https://support.apple.com/llms.txt”
   • [probe] “PROBE docs-md: HTTP 404 at https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/welcome/mac.md”
   • [probe] “PROBE openapi: all candidate paths 404 (https://support.apple.com/openapi.json, https://support.apple.com/swagger.json, https://support.appl…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialprobed4/10

   Omarchy offers an `omarchy` CLI documented to control system customization/configuration, explicitly framed as useful for AI agents (omarchy-docs-24, omarchy-probe-3), but there is no evidence of a full API or that every UI menu action (themes, dev environments, VM setup, etc.) is exposed via CLI/API, and probes for llms.txt/OpenAPI return 404s (omarchy-probe-1, omarchy-probe-2). missing for 10: comprehensive CLI/API coverage of all UI functions, a formal API surface (OpenAPI/schema), and independent confirmation that agents can perform arbitrary UI-equivalent tasks via CLI.

   • [claimed-docs] “you can also control it through the `omarchy` CLI. This is particularly helpful when you're having an AI agent work with you on customizatio…”
   • [probe] “official CLI documented at https://omarchy.org/manual/omarchy-cli/”
   • [probe] “PROBE llms.txt: HTTP 404 at https://omarchy.org/llms.txt”
   • [probe] “PROBE openapi: all candidate paths 404 (https://omarchy.org/openapi.json, https://omarchy.org/swagger.json, https://omarchy.org/api/openapi.…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. ai-native userRead the product's source under an open license

   weight 2 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   macOS is closed-source proprietary software; no evidence in the pack indicates any open-licensed source availability, and no source repository or license is referenced.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no mention of Omarchy's source code repository, license terms, or any statement about open-source licensing; only product features and community commentary are covered. missing for 10: explicit license statement, GitHub/repo link, any documentation confirming source availability.

   ⚑ flag

1. ai-native userPrevent my data from being used to train AI models

   weight 3 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   macOS ships AI features (Siri AI, Apple Intelligence) per the evidence, so the axis of controlling whether personal data trains those models is a fair question, but nothing in the evidence pack documents an opt-out toggle, on-device-only processing guarantee, or any explicit control over AI training data use. General privacy tools mentioned (password manager, private browsing) are unrelated to AI training data.

   • [claimed-docs] “Your Mac includes built-in tools to protect your important information—from password management to private browsing and beyond.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Ask open-ended questions, brainstorm ideas for work or creative projects, and engage in natural, back-and-forth conversations.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Ask Siri AI about virtually anything on your screen. Just take a screenshot of what’s on your display, like an image or a PDF, to get answer…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   Omarchy is a Linux distro/desktop environment; there is no evidence of any explicit data-training opt-out policy, AI privacy controls, or statements about preventing user data from being used for model training. missing for 10: any privacy policy or setting regarding AI training data use, opt-out mechanism, or vendor statement on data usage.

   ⚑ flag

2. ai-native userOpt out of telemetry and usage tracking

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS!disputedcontradicted3/10

   Apple markets built-in privacy protections (macos-docs-17) but there is no documented setting for a comprehensive telemetry/usage-tracking opt-out, and hands-on community reports directly contradict any opt-out claim — users report macOS 'phones home constantly even with all of the services disabled/opted out' and sends hashes of every executable run to Apple's servers regardless of settings (macos-comm-19, macos-comm-10, macos-comm-13). Missing for 10: an explicit first-party toggle for telemetry/usage data, official documentation of what can and cannot be disabled, and independent verification that opting out actually stops network calls.

   • [claimed-docs] “Your Mac includes built-in tools to protect your important information—from password management to private browsing and beyond.”
   • [community] “Increasingly I find macOS only to be tolerable with iCloud (and Siri, location, suggestions, bug reporting, etc) entirely disabled... It pho…”
   • [community] “macOS sends hashes of every opened executable to some server of theirs and when trustd and syspolicyd are unable to do so, the entire operat…”
   • [community] “Champions of privacy, phoning home a hash of every executable your computer runs!”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   No evidence pack item mentions telemetry, analytics, usage tracking, or an opt-out setting for Omarchy; the docs focus on features (themes, dev environments, agents) with no privacy/telemetry disclosure. Missing for 10: any documentation of telemetry collection or an opt-out mechanism, and independent confirmation of data practices.

   ⚑ flag

Authentication

1. power-userManage passwords and passkeys using a built-in privacy and security tool

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS~partialclaimed6/10

   Apple's docs confirm a built-in Passwords app that manages passwords, flags weak/compromised ones, and macOS ships general built-in privacy/security tools (password management, private browsing) as first-party features (macos-docs-17, macos-docs-35). However, the evidence never explicitly mentions passkey support/management within this tool, and there is no independent/hands-on corroboration of its passkey capabilities. Missing for 10: explicit passkey management evidence, independent or hands-on corroboration of the Passwords app's full feature set.

   • [claimed-docs] “Your Mac includes built-in tools to protect your important information—from password management to private browsing and beyond.”
   • [claimed-docs] “The Passwords app alerts you to weak or compromised passwords and can update them on your behalf without the hassle.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   No evidence of a built-in password/passkey manager; the pack covers theming, clipboard history, dictation, dev environments, disk encryption/firewall, and unrelated security incidents, but nothing about credential or passkey management. missing for 10: any mention of a password manager, passkey support, or credential vault feature.

   ⚑ flag

Disk encryption

1. switcherI get full-disk encryption enabled automatically without manual security setup

   weight 3 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack has no mention of FileVault or full-disk encryption, automatic or otherwise; the only security-related item (macos-docs-17) speaks generally about 'built-in tools' like password management and private browsing without addressing disk encryption setup.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed8/10

   Official docs state that full-disk encryption is mandatory during Omarchy installation, with no manual setup required, directly matching the switcher's story. Missing for 10: independent/hands-on confirmation specifically verifying FDE is applied automatically (community discussion focuses on unrelated security issues like bash injection, not FDE).

   • [claimed-docs] “Full-disk encryption is mandatory ... Firewall is enabled by default: All incoming traffic by default except for port 22 for ssh and port 53…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. power-userEncrypt my disk using TPM-backed hardware encryption

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no mention of FileVault, T2/Secure Enclave, or any disk-encryption feature at all; only unrelated Continuity, Siri, and community complaints are present. missing for 10: any documentation or mention of FileVault/disk encryption, Secure Enclave/T2 hardware-backed key storage, or independent verification of encryption behavior.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy~partialclaimed5/10

   Omarchy mandates full-disk encryption by default (omarchy-docs-14), which is a strong privacy/security feature, but there is no mention of TPM-backed hardware encryption, TPM auto-unlock, or Secure Boot integration in any evidence. missing for 10: explicit TPM-backed encryption/auto-unlock documentation, hardware-backed key storage details, independent confirmation of TPM support.

   • [claimed-docs] “Full-disk encryption is mandatory ... Firewall is enabled by default: All incoming traffic by default except for port 22 for ssh and port 53…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Network security

1. switcherI get a default firewall enabled automatically without manual configuration

   weight 2 · round to Omarchy
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack mentions general Mac security tools (password management, private browsing) but contains no mention of a firewall or its default state, so there is no evidence this capability ships enabled out of the box.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed8/10

   omarchy-docs-14 explicitly states the firewall is enabled by default at install with a sensible default policy (deny incoming except SSH and LocalSend), requiring no manual setup by the user. Missing for 10: independent/hands-on verification of firewall behavior and details on how it's configured (e.g., ufw rules, ability to inspect/adjust easily).

   • [claimed-docs] “Full-disk encryption is mandatory ... Firewall is enabled by default: All incoming traffic by default except for port 22 for ssh and port 53…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Multi device display

1. designerUse a paired tablet device as a secondary display for creative apps

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS✓fullclaimed8/10

   Sidecar is a documented first-party macOS feature letting designers use a paired iPad as a second display, explicitly supporting creative apps like Adobe InDesign, Affinity Photo, and ZBrush with Apple Pencil integration. missing for 10: independent hands-on corroboration of Sidecar's reliability/latency and no mention of limitations (e.g., supported app/device list, wireless range issues).

   • [claimed-docs] “Sidecar brings the ease and precision of Apple Pencil to your favorite creative Mac apps as well. Use Apple Pencil to create in Adobe InDesi…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Sidecar allows you to extend your workspace by using your iPad as a second Mac display.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   No evidence in the pack mentions tablet pairing, secondary display support, or creative-app workflows; Omarchy's docs focus on window management via keyboard, themes, terminals, and dev tools with no mention of tablet-as-display features.

   ⚑ flag

Navigation

1. power-userSearch for files, apps, and settings instantly from a global search launcher

   weight 3 · round to macOS
   macOS✓fullclaimed8/10

   Spotlight is documented as a global search launcher that lets users search and take action without opening apps, and to search photos, emails, notes, etc. from anywhere on the Mac, matching the story directly. Missing for 10: independent hands-on corroboration of Spotlight's speed/accuracy and no detail on searching settings/apps specifically beyond general claims.

   • [claimed-docs] “use Spotlight to search and take action without opening apps”
   • [claimed-docs] “Search for a photo from years ago, easily locate an email buried in your inbox, or pull up a note you saved on your Mac.”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   Omarchy documents Walker only as a clipboard-history tool (Super+Ctrl+V) and mentions fzf/zoxide for terminal file-finding, but no evidence describes a global search launcher for finding apps, files, and settings from one keyboard-driven interface. Missing for 10: any documented app-launcher/search-everything feature, screenshots or docs of a unified search UI, and community corroboration of such a feature.

   • [claimed-docs] “The clipboard history is provided by Walker and works for both text and images. You trigger it by Super + Ctrl + V”
   • [claimed-docs] “The clipboard history is provided by Walker and works for both text and images. You trigger it by `Super + Ctrl + V`”
   • [claimed-docs] “[fzf](https://junegunn.github.io/fzf/) gives you fuzzy finding of files via the `ff` alias... [Zoxide](https://github.com/ajeetdsouza/zoxide…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

2. power-userOperate the entire system using only the keyboard via hotkeys and a launcher

   weight 3 · round to Omarchy
   macOS!disputedcontradicted4/10

   macOS ships Spotlight as a keyboard-invoked launcher for search/actions (macos-docs-15) and Shortcuts for automation (macos-docs-19), but there's no evidence of comprehensive keyboard-only control of window management or system UI; in fact community reports explicitly say core window operations (resize/move) require mouse dragging and users rely on third-party tools like Moom to get keyboard/positional control, calling macOS window management fundamentally mouse-dependent even in recent releases (Tahoe). Missing for 10: native hotkey-driven window snapping/resizing, full keyboard navigation of all system chrome, and independent confirmation that Spotlight alone suffices for total keyboard-only operation.

   • [claimed-docs] “use Spotlight to search and take action without opening apps”
   • [claimed-docs] “Automate tasks with Shortcuts”
   • [community] “Apple's window management has always sucked... Into the 2000s, the only way you could resize a window on the Mac was to drag its lower-right…”
   • [community] “I have been using Moom for a long time for moving windows without holding from any particular position and resizing windows without grabbing…”
   • [community] “This behavior is similar to Windows 11. You have to position the mouse just outside the window. It is non-intuitive and awful. These are pro…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy✓fullclaimed9/10

   Omarchy's docs explicitly state 'Everything in Omarchy happens via the keyboard — EVERYTHING!' and detail extensive hotkey coverage (clipboard history via Super+Ctrl+V, dictation via F9/Super+Ctrl+X, reminders via Super+Ctrl+R, screenshot OCR via Super+Ctrl+PrtScr, hotkey notices for date/battery/weather) plus a menu-driven launcher (Omarchy Menu) for installs, themes, and terminals, all built on Hyprland's keyboard-centric window management. Missing for 10: no independent hands-on report specifically confirming full keyboard-only operation without occasional mouse use, and no exhaustive list of every hotkey binding.

   • [claimed-docs] “Everything in Omarchy happens via the keyboard — EVERYTHING!”
   • [claimed-docs] “Everything in Omarchy happens via the keyboard — _EVERYTHING!_”
   • [claimed-docs] “The clipboard history is provided by Walker and works for both text and images. You trigger it by Super + Ctrl + V”
   • [claimed-docs] “The clipboard history is provided by Walker and works for both text and images. You trigger it by `Super + Ctrl + V`”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy has a built-in way to set simple reminders based on a countdown timer and with a message. You can do this via `Super + Ctrl + R`”
   • [claimed-docs] “Hit `Super + Ctrl + PrtScr` to select a region on the screen for text extraction. The tesseract open source OCR model will then quickly conv…”
   • [claimed-docs] “Once installed, you dictate by holding down `F9` or by toggling with `Super + Ctrl + X`, and the dictated text will appear in the focused in…”
   • [claimed-docs] “You can quickly access the date and time, battery status, and current weather using the hotkey notices.”
   • [claimed-docs] “Omarchy comes with nineteen beautiful themes. You can select between them via Style > Theme in the Omarchy Menu”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

3. power-userSnap and tile windows into predefined layouts for multitasking

   weight 2 · round to macOS
   macOS!disputedcontradicted4/10

   macOS docs mention Stage Manager as a window-management feature (macos-docs-25), implying support for organizing windows into layouts, but hands-on community reports directly contradict this — describing basic window resize/snap as broken or missing (only draggable from one corner, non-intuitive edge-snapping) and users relying on third-party tools like Moom for functionality Windows/other OSes provide natively. Missing for 10: first-party documentation of a true predefined-layout tiling feature (e.g., explicit Split View grid presets), independent hands-on praise confirming smooth native snapping, and resolution of the community complaints about clunky window operations in recent macOS versions.

   • [claimed-docs] “Use Stage Manager”
   • [community] “Apple's window management has always sucked... Into the 2000s, the only way you could resize a window on the Mac was to drag its lower-right…”
   • [community] “After using Tahoe for a week, I've found I leave it in my bag. Window operations are painful and it feels like a bad try at a tablet os with…”
   • [community] “I have been using Moom for a long time for moving windows without holding from any particular position and resizing windows without grabbing…”
   • [community] “This behavior is similar to Windows 11. You have to position the mouse just outside the window. It is non-intuitive and awful. These are pro…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   While Omarchy is built on Hyprland (mentioned only via community commentary about 'nice defaults'), the evidence pack contains no documentation or claim about window snapping, tiling, or predefined layout management features for multitasking. Missing for 10: any explicit doc reference to tiling/snap layouts, keyboard shortcuts for window arrangement, or workspace layout presets.

   • [community] “The real story with Omarchy is Hyprland... Hyprland itself comes with such nice defaults that it isn't surprising at all that it's getting a…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag

Notifications

1. power-userSilence notifications using a Do Not Disturb mode

   weight 2 · round drawn
   macOS—none0/10

   The evidence pack contains no mention of Do Not Disturb, Focus modes, or notification silencing features anywhere in the docs or community items provided.

   ⚑ flag

   Omarchy—none0/10

   The evidence pack covers notifications only tangentially (e.g., crash notifications triggering agent help, hotkey notices for date/battery/weather) but contains no mention of a Do Not Disturb mode or any way to silence/mute notifications. missing for 10: any documentation of a DND toggle, notification silencing hotkey, or mute setting.

   • [claimed-docs] “You can quickly access the date and time, battery status, and current weather using the hotkey notices.”
   • [claimed-docs] “When an app crashes, click the notification to send your agent on the case. It can examine the crash dump, diagnose what went wrong, and hel…”

   proof ↗⚑ flag