# Shelly ALPM (open-source desktop app)

> Shelly ALPM is a free, open-source desktop app for Linux. Pacman alternative for ArchLinux, designed with you in mind. It has 1,176 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at Seafoam-Labs/Shelly-ALPM.

Shelly is a modern package manager for Arch Linux designed to be a more user-friendly alternative. Offering a visual interface with a focus on user experience and ease of use. Shelly supports native package operations through libalpm or Shelly.Rlpm, with libalpm selected by default. It is a complete reimagination of how a user interacts with their Arch Linux system, providing a more intuitive experience.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/Seafoam-Labs/Shelly-ALPM |
| Platforms | Linux |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 1,176 |
| License | GPL-3.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Zig |
| Website | https://www.seafoam-labs.org/shelly-alpm |
| Official | no |
| Category | Other |
| Latest release | v3.1.6 (Sep 26, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 8, 2026 |

## Install

### AUR (Arch Linux)

Package page: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/shelly

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