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    OpenCorePkg

    OpenCorePkg

    OpenCore bootloader

    OpenCorePkg is an open-source, modular UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) bootloader and development framework, primarily designed to enable macOS booting on non-Apple hardware (Hackintosh). It includes Apple-specific UEFI drivers, utilities for macOS installation support, and shared libraries used across Acidanthera projects. Apple disk image loading support. Apple keyboard input aggregation. Apple PE image signature verification.
    Downloads: 290 This Week
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    ps5-linux

    ps5-linux

    Linux payload implementing HV exploits to run a custom bootloader

    ps5-linux-loader is a Linux payload and bootloader project for running Linux on supported PS5 Phat consoles. It relies on a patched hypervisor vulnerability and is limited to specific firmware versions, making it a specialized technical project rather than a general consumer installer. The project can turn compatible consoles into temporary Linux machines for desktop use, emulation, and PC gaming experiments.
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    Minegrub

    Minegrub

    A Grub Theme in the style of Minecraft!

    A Grub Theme in the style of Minecraft. A Grub theme inspired by Minecraft, adding visual enhancements to the bootloader.
    Downloads: 4 This Week
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    GRUB2 THEMES

    GRUB2 THEMES

    Modern Design theme for Grub2

    ...The repository is licensed under GPL-3.0 and has an active user base, making it one of the more popular sources for bootloader theming. It includes assets, configurations, and helper tools to simplify adoption, and supports variant customization so users can tailor the look to their preferences.
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    Clover EFI bootloader

    Clover EFI bootloader

    Boot macOS, Windows, and Linux on Mac or PC with UEFI or BIOS firmware

    Project has moved to https://github.com/CloverHackyColor/CloverBootloader.
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    Downloads: 1,146 This Week
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    Glow OS

    Glow OS

    System Analysis Software

    Glow is an educational, hobbyist operating system written in C and Assembly, developed to help learners understand the internals of OS design and kernel development. Targeting x86_64 systems, Glow features its own kernel, bootloader, and minimal userland. With clear code structure and a simple design, it serves as a playground for experimenting with low-level systems programming, boot sequences, interrupt handling, and basic UI components like shells and text rendering.
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    Aquila OS

    Aquila OS

    AquilaOS: UNIX-like Operating System

    Aquila is a minimalist operating system kernel written in C++ from scratch, aiming to offer a clean and understandable implementation of low-level OS concepts. Designed for x86_64 systems, Aquila includes its own bootloader and supports protected mode operations. It features a modular architecture with components for memory management, interrupts, and basic task scheduling. As a learning tool or hobby OS project, Aquila focuses on clarity, with an emphasis on educational documentation and well-organized code.
    Downloads: 5 This Week
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    ToaruOS

    ToaruOS

    Hobby operating system, bootloader, kernel, drivers, C library

    ...While many independent, hobby, and research OSes aim to experiment with new designs, ToaruOS is intended as an educational resource, providing a representative microcosm of functionality found in major desktop operating systems. The OS includes a kernel, bootloader, dynamic shared object linker, C standard library, its own composited windowing system, a dynamic bytecode-compiled programming language, advanced code editor, and dozens of other utilities and example applications. There are no external runtime dependencies and all required source code, totaling roughly 100k lines of (primarily) C, is included in this repository, save for Kuroko, which lives separately. ...
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    Memtest86+

    Memtest86+

    Stand-alone memory tester for x86 and x86-64 architecture computers

    Memtest86+ is a free, open-source, stand-alone memory diagnostic tool designed to thoroughly test system RAM beyond standard BIOS checks. It runs independently of any operating system, allowing it to access nearly all available memory without software or UEFI library limitations. Supporting x86, x86-64, and LoongArch64 architectures, Memtest86+ works on a wide range of modern and legacy hardware platforms. The tool can be booted directly via BIOS or UEFI, or through compatible bootloaders,...
    Downloads: 189 This Week
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    WinDiskWriter

    WinDiskWriter

    Windows Bootable USB creator for macOS

    ...It's required if you want to install Windows on computers with old firmware that doesn't support EFI booting. Additional steps are required to get these versions to boot on EFI, such as extracting an EFI-capable bootloader from the installer. WinDiskWriter does it for you.
    Downloads: 63 This Week
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    Arch Installer

    Arch Installer

    Arch Linux installer - guided, templates etc.

    Just another guided/automated Arch Linux installer with a twist. The installer also doubles as a python library to install Arch Linux and manage services, packages, and other things inside the installed system (Usually from a live medium).
    Downloads: 13 This Week
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    SSDTTime

    SSDTTime

    SSDT/DSDT hotpatch attempts

    ...On Windows and Linux, users can extract the system's Differentiated System Description Table for analysis. SSDTTime reduces the complexity of manually developing ACPI modifications and helps streamline OpenCore bootloader preparation.
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    Aura Operating System

    Aura Operating System

    AuraOS, the Franco-English Operating System developed in C#

    Aura Operating System is a GUI-based, object-oriented operating system written in C#. It is designed to showcase how high-level languages like C# can be used to create low-level systems such as kernels, user interfaces, and file systems. Aura features a colorful, windowed graphical desktop environment with built-in applications, all running on a custom kernel built from scratch. It is not based on Linux or Windows, but rather developed as an independent system with its own structure and drivers.
    Downloads: 10 This Week
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    CoolPotOS

    CoolPotOS

    CoolPotOS for ia32 / amd64

    CoolPotOS is a small, hobbyist operating system designed to be minimal and educational, offering the most basic kernel capabilities while remaining accessible to beginners. Written in C and Assembly, it focuses on bootstrapping, kernel entry, and simple console output. Though in early stages, CoolPotOS showcases the boot process, memory segmentation, and essential CPU features, serving as a great learning resource for those new to operating system internals.
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    WANIX

    WANIX

    A virtual environment kit for the local-first web

    wanix is a hobbyist Unix-like operating system written from scratch in C, aiming to implement core features of a traditional OS in an educational and modular way. The project walks through kernel development starting from bootloading, memory management, system calls, and eventually to user programs. With support for x86_64 and simple tools like a shell and basic file I/O, wanix serves as both a learning platform and a launching point for more advanced kernel features.
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    hhuOS

    hhuOS

    hhuOS - A small operating system

    hhuOS is an educational operating system project developed by students at Heinrich Heine University (HHU) in Düsseldorf, Germany. It is built from scratch in C and Assembly and intended as a teaching tool to help students grasp the foundations of kernel development, memory management, system calls, and multitasking. The project focuses on clarity, modularity, and hands-on experimentation with real OS components, making it suitable for OS development courses or personal exploration.
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    PixelFlasher

    PixelFlasher

    Pixel phone flashing GUI utility with features

    ...The software manages boot images, flashing slots, and device information without requiring extensive command-line work. Basic and Expert modes accommodate different experience levels. Advanced features include custom ROM flashing, partition backups, bootloader operations, and recovery tools. PixelFlasher supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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    SWUpdate

    SWUpdate

    Software Update for Embedded Systems

    SWUpdate is a Linux Update agent with the goal to provide an efficient and safe way to update an embedded Linux system in the field. SWUpdate supports local and OTA updates and multiple update strategies and it is designed with security in mind. To start with SWUpdate, it is suggested you look at the documentation and build for one evaluation board (or you run SWUpdate on your host for a first overview). If you plan to update your device locally or remotely, SWUpdate is the right framework...
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    Flash Linux 0.11 Talk

    Flash Linux 0.11 Talk

    Annotated Unix system source code

    flash-linux0.11-talk is an annotated walkthrough of the Linux 0.11 kernel that explains how a tiny Unix-like system boots, schedules, handles interrupts, and manages memory. The materials break down historically compact and dense code into digestible segments, with diagrams and call flows that trace execution from bootloader to user space. By focusing on a small, early kernel, the series reveals core OS concepts without the complexity of modern subsystems. It highlights how segmentation and paging cooperate, how system calls are dispatched, and how context switches and signals work in practice. The commentary ties C and assembly listings back to architecture specifics, making the hardware–software interface concrete. ...
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    ch32fun

    ch32fun

    Open source minimal stack for the ch32 and ch5xx WCH RISC-V

    ch32fun is a minimal open-source development environment for WCH RISC-V microcontrollers such as the CH32V003 and related CH32 and CH5xx chips. It intentionally avoids large hardware abstraction layers so developers can work closer to the device registers and technical reference manual. The project supplies lightweight headers, startup code, build tools, and many hardware examples. Its minichlink programmer supports several debug adapters and can provide GDB-style debugging and single-wire...
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    stm32flash

    stm32flash

    Open source flash program for STM32 using the ST serial bootloader

    Open source cross platform flash program for the STM32 ARM microcontrollers using the built-in ST serial bootloader over UART or I2C
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    KMON

    KMON

    Linux Kernel Manager and Activity Monitor

    The kernel is the part of the operating system that facilitates interactions between hardware and software components. On most systems, it is loaded on startup after the bootloader and handles I/O requests as well as peripherals like keyboards, monitors, network adapters, and speakers. The Linux kernel is the open-source, monolithic, and, Unix-like operating system kernel that is used in the Linux distributions, various embedded systems such as routers, and as well as in all Android-based systems. Linus Torvalds conceived and created the Linux kernel in 1991 and it's still being developed by thousands of developers today. ...
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    Xiaomi-unlock

    Script to force xiaomi unlock bootloader process

    Downloads: 28 This Week
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    Boot warning disabled

    Removing Bootloader Warning on Galaxy S10+

    Overview This tested and working method applies to the Samsung Galaxy S10+ and works regardless of the ROM or recovery you're using. The provided file is based on the official Samsung firmware but modified to remove bootloader warning messages for unlocked devices. What You Need Odin Tool: Used to flash firmware files to Samsung devices. Modified Bootloader File: This file removes the warnings for unlocked bootloaders. (Ensure you download the correct file for the Galaxy S10+.) USB Drivers: Ensure Samsung USB drivers are installed on your computer. ...
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