2026-01-01
BlueArch Linux 2026.01 released
New ISO release. Kernel updated. Several new tools added. Both Full and
Slim ISOs are available on the downloads page. All files are signed by p1rater —
use gpg --verify to check your download.
2025-07-10
Tool count passes 2000
The BlueArch repository now has over 2000 tools. Thanks to everyone who submitted PKGBUILDs and bug reports this year.
2025-04-01
BlueArch Linux 2025.04 released
Updated kernel, improved installer, and new tools across the recon and webapp categories. Slim ISO now includes a few more of the most-requested tools.
2025-01-01
BlueArch Linux 2025.01 released
First release of 2025. Updated packages across the board, new wireless tools, and fixes for several broken PKGBUILDs.
2024-09-15
Keyring update — action required
The signing keys have been rotated. Run
pacman -S bluearch-keyring then
pacman-key --populate bluearch to update your system.
2024-06-01
BlueArch Linux 2024.06 released
Mid-year release. New forensic and reversing tools, updated kernel, and general packaging fixes.
2024-01-01
BlueArch Linux 2024.01 — first release
BlueArch Linux is now available. Download the Full ISO or Slim ISO from the downloads page. You can also add it as a repository on any existing Arch install using the strap script.