XeroLinux's Hyprland + Noctalia

Install HyprNoc with ease

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What’s this?

HyprNoc is a script that makes it easy to install Hyprland paired with the Noctalia Shell in a completely Vanilla State on XeroLinux next to KDE-Plasma. That means nothing is pre-configured out of the box. No dotfiles, no tweaks, no opinions forced on you. MINIMAL INSTALL !

What you get is a clean, working foundation. What you do with it is entirely up to you. Configure it from scratch, pull in pre-existing configs, apply community rices, or use bots and setup scripts from the Hyprland ecosystem. The script does not get in your way.

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Why Hyprland?

Here at XeroLinux HQ, we chose Hyprland because we consider it the most mature and feature-rich Wayland compositor available right now. It has a well-established ecosystem, active development, and solid community support that makes it a strong default choice.

If you prefer to configure Hyprland via a GUI tool, there is one out there called HyprMod, check video below to see how to get it n use it. Thanks to our good friend TheBlackDon.

yay or paru -S hyprmod

That said, it is a choice, not a rule. Noctalia Shell is not locked to Hyprland. If you prefer a different window manager, there are plenty of great options out there to pair it with. Pick what fits your workflow and your taste.

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Installation

Caution

This script is offered as-is, we will not be held responsible for any issues. It’s been thoroughly tested on XeroLinux. However we do accept new ideas and suggestions on Community Discord.

bash <(curl -fsSL https://xerolinux.xyz/script/hyprnoc.sh)

P.S : Using this script installs Hyprland and Noctalia alongside your existing KDE Plasma session, which may require resetting certain settings when switching between them. For a smoother experience, we recommend using the Xero-Install TUI instead, you can find it on this wiki. The choice is yours.

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Wrap Up

A genuine thank you to Linux Gamer Life and The Black Don for the inspiration and support that made this possible.

Watching both of them rock Noctalia Shell on Niri is what got me interested in bringing Noctalia into the XeroLinux world. They showed just how good a clean, well-paired shell setup can look and feel, and that energy was hard to ignore. Worth noting that they run Niri, not Hyprland, which is a great reminder that Noctalia is compositor-agnostic and works beautifully across different setups.

If you have not checked out their content yet, do yourself a favor and go give them a watch. You will not regret it.