Fresh Omarchy OS 3.1 Install – Full Setup, Fixes & Getting Back to Work

In this video, I perform a clean install of Omarchy OS 3.1 — starting from a blank drive and rebuilding my entire Linux production setup from scratch.

After months of tinkering, writing scripts, and testing Omarchy across multiple machines, I decided to start over with the new 3.1 ISO and see how it performs on a completely fresh install. Along the way, I hit a few bumps (and fixed them), reinstalled all my favorite tools, and tested everything from AI and gaming to DaVinci Resolve Studio.

If you’re thinking about upgrading or doing a clean reinstallation of Omarchy 3.1, this walkthrough shows exactly what to expect.

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🔹 What’s Covered in This Video
• Installing Omarchy 3.1 from the new ISO
• Wiping the drive and performing a clean setup.
• Updated installer walkthrough — still lightning fast (~4–9 minutes).
• First boot, updates, and post-install tweaks.
• Essential Packages & Tools I Reinstall Every Time:
• Kate – lightweight text editor.
• Konsole – terminal emulator of choice.
• MediaInfo (GUI) – for verifying rendered files.
• Flatseal – to control Flatpak permissions.
• Restoring My Workflow Scripts:
• Red Pill – backup & restore tool for config files.
• Cosmic Store Installer – adds Pop!_OS’s Flatpak Store for easy software management.
• DaVinci Resolve Installer – fully fixed for Omarchy 3.1 (Studio version now activates correctly).
• Installing DaVinci Resolve Studio:
• Updated script fix for version 3.1 (permissions issue resolved).
• Adding the correct license folder permissions (chmod 777 /opt/resolve.license).
• Testing activation, UI scaling, and playback.
• Running AI Tools:
• Alpaca and Ollama integration via the Cosmic Store.
• Setting up local LLMs and running models directly in Omarchy.
• Testing Gaming on a Clean System:
• Installing Steam directly from the built-in Gaming menu.
• Running Borderlands 4 using Proton Experimental (no extra tweaks needed).
• Smooth performance at 1440p with an RTX 5060 Ti.
• Cleanup & Optimization:
• Removing Docker for faster boot times.
• Checking startup services using system logs.
• Trimming load time to under 500ms.

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💡 Why This Video Matters

This isn’t another distro review — this is a full rebuild of a working Linux production environment.
Omarchy 3.1 is now more polished, faster, and stable than ever. From creative workflows to gaming and AI, this distro proves that Linux can be both professional and fun to use.

You’ll also see how updates can occasionally break scripts (yes, my Resolve installer needed a fix), and how to troubleshoot and adapt when they do.

If you’re looking to turn Omarchy into your daily driver — or just want a smooth fresh start — this is the complete guide.

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🔹 Highlights & Fixes
• Fresh ISO install took just 9 minutes total (4 minutes active install).
• Fixed DaVinci Resolve activation issue with permissions script.
• Reinstalled Cosmic Flatpak Store for simple app management.
• Confirmed Steam + Proton gaming works perfectly.
• System boots cleanly with no Docker overhead.
• Fully backed up config using Red Pill before customization.

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🧠 Final Thoughts

Omarchy 3.1 feels faster, cleaner, and more stable after a full reinstall.
Once set up, it’s an incredibly versatile platform — great for:
• Video editors (DaVinci Resolve, Kdenlive).
• AI enthusiasts (Alpaca, Ollama, LM Studio).
• Gamers (Steam, RetroArch, Proton).
• Developers & creators who want a modern, minimal desktop.

A little setup goes a long way, and with the right scripts, you can go from blank disk to fully functional creative workstation in under an hour.

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