HTC VIVE Pro 2 on Linux

This guide is meant for tinkerers who know their way around. Instructions assume you're using Arch Linux or its derivative.

The VR experience on Linux as of 2026-03-14 is decent when you can get SteamVR 2.14+ or Monado working.

Thanks to CertainLach for creating the kernel patches and a driver for the VIVE Pro 2 on Linux!

Also see these helpful sources:

• Linux VR Adventures Wiki: https://lvra.gitlab.io/
• VR on Linux: https://vronlinux.org/
• SteamVR for Linux Support: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/18A4-1E10-8A94-3DDA
• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/virtualreality_linux/

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WORK IN PROGRESS

Updated: 2026-03-14

Setup

Build and install the patched kernel for higher resolution support

ATTENTION! The kernel patches are not strictly required with Linux 6.4+ unless you wish to use higher resolutions and refresh rate.

• Follow KERNEL.md to build and install the patched kernel for higher resolution support.
• See LKML for more information about the patches: https://lore.kernel.org/all/20251202110218.9212-1-iam@lach.pw/

Install PolKit rule to allow setting CAP_SYS_NICE capabilities for the SteamVR compositor and/or Monado service without sudo

NOTE: This rule assumes the following installation locations for SteamVR and Monado:

• SteamVR: /home/$USER/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/SteamVR/bin/linux64/vrcompositor-launcher
• SteamVR: /home/$USER/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/SteamVR/bin/linux64/vrcompositor-launcher
• Monado: /usr/bin/monado-service

Modify the rule if your home or SteamVR directory is elsewhere (which is unsupported by Steam as far as I know).

Install PolKit rule

sudo cp ./polkit-vr-setcap-nice.rules /etc/polkit-1/rules.d/90-vr-setcap-nice.rules

Restart polkit.service and test the rules

You should not be prompted for password when running the pkexec commands.
We will assume you have both SteamVR and Monado installed (not both are required however).

• sudo systemctl restart polkit.service
• pkexec setcap CAP_SYS_NICE=eip /home/$USER/.steam/steam/steamapps/common/SteamVR/bin/linux64/vrcompositor-launcher
• pkexec setcap CAP_SYS_NICE=eip /usr/bin/monado-service

Install SteamVR and the VIVE Pro 2 Linux Driver by CertainLach

• CertainLach's repository: https://github.com/CertainLach/VivePro2-Linux-Driver
• CertainLach's Patreon: https://patreon.com/0lach
• Instructions: STEAMVR.md

EXPERIMENTAL: VR with open source software

• This is an open source alternative to the regular SteamVR and CertainLach's driver.
• Instructions: OSS.md

Playing VR games

• See SteamVR instructions: STEAMVR.md
• See experimental OSS instructions: OSS.md

Troubleshooting

See: TROUBLESHOOTING.md