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Omarchy

Open Source Built-in AI assistant

DHH / 37signals

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Verified integrations

Connections to other tracked products — hover a chip for the verbatim evidence quote behind it.

By theme — the product's score on each story themeBy theme

Agenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticnessevidence →

How well agents can access and operate the product

32.2/100

App ecosystem — stories about app ecosystem in this arenaApp ecosystemevidence →

Stories about app ecosystem in this arena

33.1/100

Automation depth — how much of the product can run unattendedAutomation depthevidence →

How much of the product can run unattended

3.0/100

Customization — bending the product to your needs — settings, theming, extension pointsCustomizationevidence →

Bending the product to your needs — settings, theming, extension points

66.2/100

Daily workflow — stories about daily workflow in this arenaDaily workflowevidence →

Stories about daily workflow in this arena

15.6/100

Dev experience — day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speedDev experienceevidence →

Day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speed

49.7/100

Hardware support — stories about hardware support in this arenaHardware supportevidence →

Stories about hardware support in this arena

16.3/100

Install setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runInstall setupevidence →

Getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first run

48.2/100

Openness — open source, data portability, and self-hosting storiesOpennessevidence →

Open source, data portability, and self-hosting stories

41.1/100

Privacy posture — data-handling and privacy storiesPrivacy postureevidence →

Data-handling and privacy stories

0.0/100

Privacy security — stories about privacy security in this arenaPrivacy securityevidence →

Stories about privacy security in this arena

51.1/100

Window management — stories about window management in this arenaWindow managementevidence →

Stories about window management in this arena

22.5/100

Story verdicts — every judged story with its evidenceStory verdicts

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Sorted by importance (agentic first) (high → low) · 78/78 stories · click a row’s chevron for the rationale and evidence

Delegate tasks to a built-in AI assistant inside the product G

Agentic features

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness3full8/10C

Drive the product through a documented public API G

Agent access

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness3partial4/10T

Connect an agent via an official MCP server G

Agent access

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness3none0/10

Plug MCP servers into this product so it can use their tools G

Agent access

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness3none0/10

Use an official CLI G

Agent access

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2full8/10T

Operate the product with natural-language commands G

Agentic features

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2full7/10C

Get AI-generated insights and suggestions from my data inside the product G

Agentic features

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2partial5/10C

Set up automations that run autonomously in the background G

Agentic features

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2partial3/10C

Build against official SDKs G

Agent access

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2n/a0/10

Download a machine-readable API spec (OpenAPI or equivalent) G

Api quality

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2n/a0/10

Explore an interactive API reference with runnable examples G

Api quality

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2n/a0/10

Point an agent at llms.txt or agent-oriented docs G

Agent access

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2none0/10

Rely on versioned APIs with a documented deprecation policy G

Api quality

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2n/a0/10

Issue scoped/least-privilege API credentials for an agent G

Agent access

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2n/auntestednone yet

Run the product headlessly / in CI for automation G

Agent access

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2n/auntestednone yet

Subscribe to events via webhooks G

Agent access

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness2n/auntestednone yet

Test against a sandbox environment without touching production data G

Api quality

ai-native userAgenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productAgenticness1n/auntestednone yet

Operate the entire system using only the keyboard via hotkeys and a launcher C

Navigation

power-userWindow management — stories about window management in this arenaWindow management3full9/10C

Create bootable installation media and install the OS from a USB stick C

First install

switcherInstall setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runInstall setup3full8/10X

Get a full set of packages, tools, and runtimes ready to use with a single command C

Dev environment

developerDev experience — day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speedDev experience3full8/10X

I get full-disk encryption enabled automatically without manual security setup C

Disk encryption

switcherPrivacy security — stories about privacy security in this arenaPrivacy security3full8/10C

Install the OS alongside my existing OS in a dual-boot configuration C

First install

switcherInstall setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runInstall setup3full8/10X

Self-host the core product G

ai-native userOpenness — open source, data portability, and self-hosting storiesOpenness3full8/10C

Install popular desktop apps with a single click from a built-in app store C

App installation

switcherApp ecosystem — stories about app ecosystem in this arenaApp ecosystem3partial6/10X

Install thousands of applications directly from an official software catalog C

App installation

power-userApp ecosystem — stories about app ecosystem in this arenaApp ecosystem3partial4/10X

Define rules that trigger actions automatically on events G

ai-native userAutomation depth — how much of the product can run unattendedAutomation depth3none0/10

Search for files, apps, and settings instantly from a global search launcher C

Navigation

power-userWindow management — stories about window management in this arenaWindow management3none0/10

Export all of my data in open formats and leave G

ai-native userOpenness — open source, data portability, and self-hosting storiesOpenness3n/auntestednone yet

Prevent my data from being used to train AI models G

ai-native userPrivacy posture — data-handling and privacy storiesPrivacy posture3noneuntestednone yet

Transfer my files and settings from my old computer to a new machine running the OS C

Migration

switcherInstall setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runInstall setup3noneuntestednone yet

Access a unified clipboard history across text and images with one hotkey C

Productivity tools

power-userCustomization — bending the product to your needs — settings, theming, extension pointsCustomization2full9/10C

Dictate text anywhere in the system using built-in AI dictation C

Ai native tools

ai-native userCustomization — bending the product to your needs — settings, theming, extension pointsCustomization2full9/10C

Instantly switch between multiple built-in visual themes that restyle the whole desktop C

Theming

power-userCustomization — bending the product to your needs — settings, theming, extension pointsCustomization2full9/10C

I get a default firewall enabled automatically without manual configuration C

Network security

switcherPrivacy security — stories about privacy security in this arenaPrivacy security2full8/10C

Run a full Windows environment in a virtual machine for apps not natively available C

Windows compatibility

power-userApp ecosystem — stories about app ecosystem in this arenaApp ecosystem2full8/10C

Use built-in AI coding agents directly in the terminal to write and run code C

Ai native tools

ai-native userDev experience — day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speedDev experience2full8/10C

Use the latest IDEs, toolchains, and AI/ML software on a primary supported platform C

Cross platform dev

developerDev experience — day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speedDev experience2full8/10C

Follow guided tutorials to install the OS and learn the desktop interface C

First install

switcherInstall setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runInstall setup2full7/10X

Install the OS in place of my current OS on the same machine C

First install

switcherInstall setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runInstall setup2full7/10X

Quickly set up preconfigured development environments for popular frameworks and languages C

Dev environment

developerDev experience — day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speedDev experience2full7/10C

Send files wirelessly between nearby paired devices C

File sharing

power-userDaily workflow — stories about daily workflow in this arenaDaily workflow2full7/10C

Automate repetitive tasks using a built-in automation/scripting tool C

Productivity tools

power-userCustomization — bending the product to your needs — settings, theming, extension pointsCustomization2partial5/10T

Encrypt my disk using TPM-backed hardware encryption C

Disk encryption

power-userPrivacy security — stories about privacy security in this arenaPrivacy security2partial5/10C

Install GPU vendor drivers and build custom kernel modules for accelerated workloads C

Gpu drivers

developerHardware support — stories about hardware support in this arenaHardware support2partial5/10C

Quickly create and run virtual machines without manual configuration C

Dev environment

developerDev experience — day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speedDev experience2partial5/10C

Roll back the system to a previous snapshot if an update breaks something C

Recovery

power-userInstall setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runInstall setup2partial5/10C

Do everything through the API that I can do in the UI G

ai-native userOpenness — open source, data portability, and self-hosting storiesOpenness2partial4/10T

Switch to dark mode or enable a night light to reduce eye strain C

Display comfort

power-userCustomization — bending the product to your needs — settings, theming, extension pointsCustomization2partial4/10C

Run a full Linux terminal environment inside another host OS for development and tooling C

Cross platform dev

developerDev experience — day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speedDev experience2partial3/10C

Copy content on one device and paste it on another paired device C

Cross device continuity

power-userDaily workflow — stories about daily workflow in this arenaDaily workflow2none0/10

Schedule recurring jobs or workflows G

ai-native userAutomation depth — how much of the product can run unattendedAutomation depth2none0/10

Share my desktop remotely or access a remote desktop session from my machine C

Remote access

power-userHardware support — stories about hardware support in this arenaHardware support2none0/10

Silence notifications using a Do Not Disturb mode C

Notifications

power-userWindow management — stories about window management in this arenaWindow management2none0/10

Snap and tile windows into predefined layouts for multitasking C

Navigation

power-userWindow management — stories about window management in this arenaWindow management2none0/10

Use container tools out of the box with no additional setup required C

Dev environment

developerDev experience — day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speedDev experience2none0/10

Bring my online calendar, contacts, and data into the desktop with online account integration C

Accounts sync

switcherDaily workflow — stories about daily workflow in this arenaDaily workflow2noneuntestednone yet

Choose where my data is stored (region/residency) G

ai-native userPrivacy posture — data-handling and privacy storiesPrivacy posture2n/auntestednone yet

Control data retention and deletion G

ai-native userPrivacy posture — data-handling and privacy storiesPrivacy posture2n/auntestednone yet

Enable extended years of security update coverage on my installation C

Update lifecycle

power-userPrivacy security — stories about privacy security in this arenaPrivacy security2n/auntestednone yet

Get better performance and extended device lifespan by installing the OS on older hardware C

Power performance

power-userHardware support — stories about hardware support in this arenaHardware support2noneuntestednone yet

Manage passwords and passkeys using a built-in privacy and security tool G

Authentication

power-userPrivacy security — stories about privacy security in this arenaPrivacy security2noneuntestednone yet

Opt out of telemetry and usage tracking G

ai-native userPrivacy posture — data-handling and privacy storiesPrivacy posture2noneuntestednone yet

Perform bulk operations across many items at once G

ai-native userAutomation depth — how much of the product can run unattendedAutomation depth2noneuntestednone yet

Read the product's source under an open license G

ai-native userOpenness — open source, data portability, and self-hosting storiesOpenness2noneuntestednone yet

Start a task on one device and finish it on another paired device C

Cross device continuity

power-userDaily workflow — stories about daily workflow in this arenaDaily workflow2noneuntestednone yet

Use a paired tablet device as a secondary display for creative apps C

Multi device display

designerWindow management — stories about window management in this arenaWindow management2noneuntestednone yet

Use built-in screen readers and accessibility tools to get started with the OS G

Accessibility

switcherInstall setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runInstall setup2noneuntestednone yet

View and control my phone directly from my desktop C

Phone integration

power-userDaily workflow — stories about daily workflow in this arenaDaily workflow2n/auntestednone yet

Create a custom system theme using a GUI color and background picker C

Theming

designerCustomization — bending the product to your needs — settings, theming, extension pointsCustomization1full8/10C

Install and use the OS without vendor lock-in on hardware of my choosing C

Power performance

power-userHardware support — stories about hardware support in this arenaHardware support1full7/10X

Search and filter the app catalog by category to find familiar software C

App installation

switcherApp ecosystem — stories about app ecosystem in this arenaApp ecosystem1partial4/10C

Version, review, and roll back my automations G

ai-native userAutomation depth — how much of the product can run unattendedAutomation depth1partial4/10C

Rely on built-in utilities like calendar, weather, maps, and clock apps out of the box C

Bundled apps

switcherApp ecosystem — stories about app ecosystem in this arenaApp ecosystem1none0/10

Set up a new machine quickly by bringing a paired personal device near it C

Migration

switcherInstall setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runInstall setup1n/a0/10

Boost hardware performance on demand using a performance mode toggle C

Power performance

power-userHardware support — stories about hardware support in this arenaHardware support1noneuntestednone yet

Choose among official variants of the OS with different desktop environments and default apps C

App installation

power-userApp ecosystem — stories about app ecosystem in this arenaApp ecosystem1noneuntestednone yet

Get a full desktop developer experience running on low-cost single-board computers C

Cross platform dev

developerDev experience — day-to-day developer experience — setup friction, docs, debugging, iteration speedDev experience1noneuntestednone yet

Use the desktop in my own language thanks to community or official translations C

Localization

switcherDaily workflow — stories about daily workflow in this arenaDaily workflow1noneuntestednone yet

Opportunities — the stories that would move this product's scores, from its own judged verdictsOpportunitiestop 8 of 42 stories with headroom

What would move Omarchy’s scores — derived from its own judged verdicts, biggest headroom first. Each line quotes what the judge found missing; shipping it (or evidencing it publicly) is the fix.

  1. Agenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productPlug MCP servers into this product so it can use their tools

    nonemoves agent-readyimpact 45

    Omarchy ships OpenCode and Claude Code as default agent harnesses, but no evidence pack item mentions MCP servers, MCP integration, or a way to plug external tool servers into these agents.

  2. Agenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productConnect an agent via an official MCP server

    nonemoves agent-readyimpact 45

    Omarchy documents an 'omarchy' CLI that agents can control and ships agent harnesses (OpenCode, Claude Code) plus agent skills, but there is no mention anywhere in the evidence of an official MCP server that external agents could connect to.

  3. Automation depth — how much of the product can run unattendedDefine rules that trigger actions automatically on events

    nonemoves PA Scoreimpact 30

    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.

  4. Window management — stories about window management in this arenaSearch for files, apps, and settings instantly from a global search launcher

    nonemoves PA Scoreimpact 30

    Missing: any documented app-launcher/search-everything feature, screenshots or docs of a unified search UI, and community corroboration of such a feature.

  5. Install setup — getting it installed and running — prerequisites, packaging, first runTransfer my files and settings from my old computer to a new machine running the OS

    nonemoves PA Scoreimpact 30

    Missing: any migration/import feature, dotfiles/settings sync tool, cross-machine file transfer utility, or documentation addressing switcher onboarding from another OS/computer.

  6. Privacy posture — data-handling and privacy storiesPrevent my data from being used to train AI models

    nonemoves PA Scoreimpact 30

    Missing: any privacy policy or setting regarding AI training data use, opt-out mechanism, or vendor statement on data usage.

  7. Agenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productPoint an agent at llms.txt or agent-oriented docs

    nonemoves agent-readyimpact 30

    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).

  8. Agenticness — how well agents can access and operate the productDrive the product through a documented public API

    partialq4/10moves agent-readyimpact 27

    Missing: 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.

Showing the top 8 of 42 — every none/partial verdict in the story verdicts table is headroom.

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Coverage map — which docs area, API section, or community source covers which judged storiesCoverage map6 surfaces · 37 covered stories

Where the cited evidence behind each covered verdict came from — the same citations the verdicts table shows, no extra judging.

omarchy.org35 stories

2 docs22 stories

Claims vs evidence — vendor claims reconciled against independent verdictsClaims vs evidence

1 of 12 testable claims verified · 0 contradictedintegrity 8/100

16 distinct capability claims found in Omarchy’s own claimed-docs/GitHub materials, reconciled against our judge’s independent verdicts.

1

Verified

11

Unverified

0

Contradicted

25

Undersold

Verified (1)
Unverified (11)
Undersold (25)
Claims outside our story set (4)

Real capability claims found in Omarchy’s own materials, but no story in this arena’s taxonomy covers them yet — that’s feedback on the taxonomy, not a mark against the product.

  • Config setup is designed to be easily readable/editable by an AI agent for customization tasks

    source ↗
  • Includes Lazygit, a terminal-based Git client alternative to GUI tools like GitHub Desktop

    source ↗
  • Includes a CLI tool (fip) to forward remote ports to localhost over SSH

    source ↗
  • Offers theme matching that restyles supported code editors (VSCode, Cursor, VSCodium, Helix, Zed) to match system theme

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Business model

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Score trend

How this product’s scores have moved as evidence and verdicts are re-derived — a point per change, not per day.

PA Score13 (Sep 1 '26)27 (Sep 16 '26)
Agent-ready4 (Aug 28 '26)18 (Sep 16 '26)

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