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Proton-CachyOS
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- Anti-cheat caution
- The README warns that the dxvk-sarek async branch should not be used with games using anti-cheat or multiplayer games in general.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Anti-cheat limitation
- The DXVK-Sarek async option should not be used with games using anti-cheat or multiplayer games in general.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Architecture limitation
- ARM64 builds require an ARM64 build machine and cannot be used in x86 Steam running through FEX.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Audio and display
- The README documents PipeWire audio support and experimental native Wayland support.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Build environment
- Most Proton builds run inside the Proton SDK container and require Docker or Podman on the host.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Compatibility limits
- The README warns that winewayland is experimental and work in progress, and the release page cautions that package variants may cause confusion and suggests x86_64.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Distribution
- The README says binary packages for Steam Linux Runtime are available in the repository’s releases.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Graphics features
- Runtime options include DXVK low-latency support, FSR and DLSS upgrades, and Vulkan Reflex support.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Graphics integrations
- Proton-CachyOS includes options for DXVK-Sarek, DXVK low latency, D7VK, FSR4, DLSS, XeSS, and alternative NVIDIA libraries.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The documented options include automatic OptiScaler injection and a Discord Rich Presence bridge for games running in Proton.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Intended audience
- The project says its custom Proton distribution is for users who want to test bleeding-edge features, community modifications, and stores other than Steam.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- License
- The repository lists a BSD-3-Clause license.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Licensing
- The repository says Proton source and binaries are governed by a variety of licenses, with component licenses included in their directories.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Maintainer
- The CachyOS team page identifies Stelios Tsampas as developer and maintainer of CachyOS Wine and Proton.cachyos.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- OptiScaler
- OptiScaler injection is supported but described as work in progress and not guaranteed to work with all games.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Proton-CachyOS is a Steam Play and umu-launcher compatibility tool that builds on Proton with experimental features and third-party tools.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Release signing
- The latest release page states that its tag was signed with the committer’s verified signature.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Runtime configuration
- Users can configure behavior with environment variables and Steam launch options, including logging, graphics, audio, input, and compatibility settings.github.com · read 30 Sep 2026
