ArchWSL is a pre-configured Arch Linux distribution designed to run within the Windows Subsystem for Linux. It provides a method for deploying a functional Linux environment through root filesystem bootstrapping via application packages or zip archives.
The project includes a dedicated instance manager for backing up, restoring, and managing multiple isolated Linux environment instances. It also features a compatibility patch for the standard C library and core system libraries to ensure software runs on older kernel versions.
The system covers service management through native or emulated systemd support, hardware acceleration configuration for graphics rendering, and user account management for permissions and default login identities. It also handles package manager keyring initialization for secure software installation.
