Get Started

Quick Start

Already installed Abora OS? Here are the first five things to do.

Check your system

Verify the ANIX layer is working and your system is in a clean state.

anix status

Run health checks

Abora doctor validates your bootloader, Flatpak, update channel, desktop profile, and scripts.

abora doctor

Update to latest packages

Pull the latest NixOS packages. This does not change the Abora release: it updates the Nix store closure.

sudo nixos update

Install your apps

Use grab for one-off installs or abora apps for curated bundles.

grab firefox          # install via best source (Nix or Flatpak)
grab -f obsidian      # force Flatpak
abora apps            # pick a bundle

Explore ANIX

ANIX is the primary way to manage your system configuration.

anix show             # see your current config
anix set desktop kde  # switch desktop
anix apply            # rebuild and activate
anix rollback         # undo if something breaks

Essential commands

anix statusSystem summary

sudo nixos updateApply latest updates

anix rollbackUndo last change

abora doctorHealth check

abora recoveryRecovery menu

grab <app>Install an app

anix generationsList system history

anix gcFree disk space

Full ANIX reference →All Abora commands →Recovery guide →