### Using a Custom URL for Install Commands

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/customizing-the-endeavouros-install-process

Restart the Welcome application with a terminal command to fetch and use a custom command file from a URL. The URL must start with `https://` or `http://`.

```bash
eos-welcome --ni="URL"
```

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### Install and Enable Switcheroo-Control

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/hardware/switcheroo-control/2025/02

Installs the switcheroo-control package and enables its systemd service. This is the initial setup required before using the tool.

```bash
sudo pacman -Syu switcheroo-control  
sudo systemctl enable --now switcheroo-control
```

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### Install Dracut for GRUB

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Install dracut and related packages for systems using GRUB.

```bash
sudo pacman -S dracut
```

```bash
sudo pacman -S eos-dracut
```

```bash
sudo pacman -Rc mkinitcpio
```

--------------------------------

### Install Samba on Linux

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/author/pudge

Installs the Samba package on a Linux system using pacman. This is a prerequisite for setting up a SAMBA server.

```bash
# pacman -Syu samba
```

--------------------------------

### Install GNOME Browser Connector

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/desktop-environments/gnome-desktop/2024/09

Install the gnome-browser-connector package to allow installing GNOME extensions directly from your web browser.

```bash
pacman -Syu gnome-browser-connector
```

--------------------------------

### Install Samba Server on Linux

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/category/arm

Installs the Samba server package on a Linux system using pacman. Ensure your system is up-to-date before installation.

```bash
ssh pshare@enosServer
su
pacman -Syu samba
```

--------------------------------

### Create User Package List

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/customizing-the-endeavouros-install-process

Add desired package names to this file, one per line. Ensure packages are from configured repositories and not AUR. The installer will process this list.

```bash
nano ~/user_pkglist.txt
```

--------------------------------

### Install kio-gdrive for Dolphin

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/applications/kde-plasma/2024/09

Install the kio-gdrive package to enable Google Drive browsing within the Dolphin file manager.

```bash
sudo pacman -Syu kio-gdrive
```

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### Install Dracut for systemd-boot

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Install the necessary package for dracut when using systemd-boot.

```bash
sudo pacman -S kernel-install-for-dracut
```

--------------------------------

### Install EOS Defaults for Dracut

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Download and install the EndeavourOS custom default settings for dracut.

```bash
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/endeavouros-team/EndeavourOS-ISO/main/airootfs/etc/dracut.conf.d/eos-defaults.conf | sudo tee /etc/dracut.conf.d/eos-defaults.conf
```

--------------------------------

### Install gvfs-goa for Online Accounts

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/desktop-environments/gnome-desktop/2024/09

Install the gvfs-goa package to enable full functionality for online accounts like ownCloud within GNOME applications.

```bash
sudo pacman -Syu gvfs-goa
```

--------------------------------

### Uninstall mkinitcpio-openswap

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Uninstall mkinitcpio-openswap if it conflicts during dracut installation.

```bash
sudo pacman -R mkinitcpio-openswap
```

--------------------------------

### Enable Early KMS Loading for Intel

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Force the inclusion of the 'i915' driver for early Kernel Mode Setting with Intel graphics.

```bash
force_drivers+=" i915 "
```

--------------------------------

### List Known GPUs with switcherooctl

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/hardware/switcheroo-control/2025/02

Lists the available GPUs on the system. The output provides device numbers that can be used with the 'launch' command.

```bash
switcherooctl list
```

--------------------------------

### Update initrds and boot entries

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/systemd-boot

Run this script to regenerate initrds and create/update boot entries. It supports both dracut and mkinitcpio.

```bash
sudo reinstall-kernels
```

--------------------------------

### Use current kernel options

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/systemd-boot

If you prefer to use the current running system's kernel options, remove the `/etc/kernel/cmdline` file and then run `sudo reinstall-kernels`.

```bash
rm /etc/kernel/cmdline
sudo reinstall-kernels
```

--------------------------------

### Check Wi-Fi Power Save Status

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/hardware/framework-13-amd-dyi-amd-ryzen-7-7840u/2025/08

Use this command to check if power saving mode is active for the Wi-Fi interface. Ensure 'iw' is installed.

```bash
iw dev wlan0 get power_save
```

--------------------------------

### Enable Early KMS Loading for Nvidia

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Force the inclusion of specific Nvidia drivers for early Kernel Mode Setting.

```bash
force_drivers+=" nvidia nvidia_modeset nvidia_uvm nvidia_drm "
```

--------------------------------

### Reinstall GRUB (BIOS)

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/system-rescue/repair-a-non-booting-grub

Execute this command to reinstall GRUB on BIOS systems. Replace '/dev/sdX' with your actual disk identifier.

```bash
grub-install --target=i386-pc /dev/sdX
```

--------------------------------

### Receive GPG Key

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/signature-and-keyring/how-to-check-and-trust-key-and-signature-for-the-endeavouros-iso/2025/01

Import a GPG public key into your keyring. This is the first step to verify signatures from the key owner.

```bash
gpg --recv-key CDF595A1
```

--------------------------------

### Enable Early KMS Loading for AMD

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Force the inclusion of the 'amdgpu' driver for early Kernel Mode Setting with modern AMD graphics.

```bash
force_drivers+=" amdgpu "
```

--------------------------------

### Reinstall GRUB Files (UEFI)

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/system-rescue/repair-a-non-booting-grub

Use this command to reinstall GRUB files on UEFI systems. It automatically uses the default EFI path.

```bash
grub-install
```

--------------------------------

### Receive GPG Key from Specific Server

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/signature-and-keyring/how-to-check-and-trust-key-and-signature-for-the-endeavouros-iso/2025/01

If the default keyserver does not have the key, you can specify an alternative server like Ubuntu's or MIT's.

```bash
gpg --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys CDF595A1
```

```bash
gpg --keyserver pgp.mit.edu --recv-keys CDF595A1
```

--------------------------------

### Check System Type (UEFI/BIOS)

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/system-rescue/repair-a-non-booting-grub

Run this command to determine if your system uses UEFI or BIOS for booting.

```bash
efibootmgr
```

--------------------------------

### Launch Application on a Specific GPU

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/hardware/switcheroo-control/2025/02

Launches a specified command on a particular GPU. If no GPU is specified, it defaults to the first discrete GPU or the default GPU if none is discrete.

```bash
switcherooctl launch [OPTION] COMMAND 
```

--------------------------------

### Rebuild GRUB Configuration File (UEFI/BIOS)

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/system-rescue/repair-a-non-booting-grub

After reinstalling GRUB, run this command to regenerate the GRUB configuration file. This is necessary for both UEFI and BIOS systems.

```bash
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
```

--------------------------------

### Set default boot entry for mainline kernel

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/systemd-boot

Configure the `default` entry in `/efi/loader/loader.conf` to boot the mainline kernel using a wildcard pattern.

```shell
default 665eca4ae83246df8ec17d1cbc6a1763-*-arch?-?.conf
```

--------------------------------

### Specify GPU for Launch Command

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/hardware/switcheroo-control/2025/02

An option for the 'launch' command to specify the target GPU. The GPU identifier is obtained from the 'list' command.

```bash
-g --gpu=GPU
```

--------------------------------

### Dracut Configuration for LUKS Encrypted File Systems (GRUB)

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Add a dracut drop-in configuration for LUKS encrypted file systems when using GRUB.

```bash
install_items+=" /etc/crypttab /crypto_keyfile.bin "
```

--------------------------------

### Symlink User Commands for Older Systems

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/customizing-the-endeavouros-install-process

For systems like Galileo neo, if you have an existing `user_commands.bash`, you can create a symbolic link to `user-commands-before.bash` to maintain compatibility, ensuring parameter handling is adjusted.

```bash
cd $HOME
rm user-commands-before.bash
ln -s user_commands.bash user-commands-before.bash
```

--------------------------------

### SSH into Headless Server

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/author/pudge

Connects to a headless server named 'enosServer' using SSH with the username 'pshare'.

```bash
$ ssh pshare@enosServer
```

--------------------------------

### Limit Initramfs Size with Dracut

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Create a configuration file to enable strict host-only mode, reducing the initramfs size.

```bash
hostonly_mode=strict
```

--------------------------------

### Enable os-prober for GRUB

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/system-rescue/repair-a-non-booting-grub

Modify the GRUB configuration file to enable os-prober for detecting other operating systems. This requires editing `/etc/default/grub` and regenerating `grub.cfg`.

```bash
GRUB_DISABLE_OS_PROBER=true
```

```bash
GRUB_DISABLE_OS_PROBER=false
```

```bash
sudo grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg
```

--------------------------------

### Check ISO SHA512 Checksum on Windows

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/signature-and-keyring/how-to-check-and-trust-key-and-signature-for-the-endeavouros-iso/2025/01

Verify the integrity of an ISO file using its SHA512 checksum on Windows via the command prompt.

```cmd
certutil -EndeavourOS_Mercury-2025.02.08.iso.sha512sumEndeavourOS_Mercury-2025.02.08.iso SHA512
```

--------------------------------

### Check for Optimus Notebooks

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/page/2?s=nvidia

Run this command in the terminal to determine if your system uses hybrid graphics (Nvidia Optimus).

```bash
lspci -vnn | grep ‘\”[030[02]\”’
```

--------------------------------

### Dracut Configuration for LUKS Encrypted File Systems

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Add a dracut drop-in configuration for LUKS encrypted file systems.

```bash
install_items+=" /etc/crypttab "
```

--------------------------------

### Set default boot entry with wildcard

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/systemd-boot

Modify the `default` line in `/efi/loader/loader.conf` to specify the default boot entry. Wildcards can be used to select specific kernel types like LTS.

```shell
default 665eca4ae83246df8ec17d1cbc6a1763*lts.conf
```

--------------------------------

### Add Dracut Module for mdraid

Source: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/installation/Dracut

Manually add the 'mdraid' module to the initramfs if automatic detection is insufficient.

```bash
add_dracutmodules+=" mdraid "
```