CachyOS April 2026 release brings a new package manager and even more optimizations

The CachyOS April 2026 release introduces a new GUI package manager, Shelly, replacing Octopi, and enhances DNS-over-HTTPS support within the CachyOS-Welcome app. This update also brings optimizations for AMD and Intel GPUs, including a VRAM Management toggle, improved NVMe I/O scheduling, and incorporates Linux kernel 7.0 and Mesa 26.0.5.

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COMPANY Intel
PLATFORM ASUS ROG Ally
COMPANY AMD
GAME CachyOS
PLATFORM PC
PLATFORM MSI Claw
PLATFORM ROG Xbox Ally
COMPANY NVIDIA