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Hermit Kernel
A Rust-based, lightweight unikernel
Hermit Kernel is the core component of HermitCore, a Rust-based unikernel that runs directly on hypervisors or bare-metal systems to support high-performance cloud and HPC applications. This repository contains the microkernel’s implementation, optimized for running Rust applications natively in a lightweight, single-address-space environment. Hermit Kernel is designed to reduce latency and overhead by avoiding traditional OS abstractions, while still providing essential services such as... -
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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. ... -
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Moss
Rust Linux-compatible kernel
Moss Kernel is an open-source operating system kernel project designed to explore modern OS design and provide a foundation for experimental system research and development. Rather than replicating traditional monolithic kernels exactly, it emphasizes modularity, safety, and simplicity by incorporating well-structured subsystems for memory management, scheduling, and device abstraction that are easy for contributors to understand and extend. ... -
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eduOS-rs
A teaching operating system written in Rust
eduOS-rs is a teaching operating system written in Rust, developed by RWTH Aachen University to support courses on systems programming and operating systems. It serves as a practical and educational tool that demonstrates key OS concepts like memory management, multitasking, privilege separation, and system call handling in a safe and modern language. Designed to run on x86_64 hardware using QEMU, eduOS-rs leverages Rust’s ownership model and type safety to reduce bugs common in low-level systems development. ... -
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Tock OS
A secure embedded operating system for microcontrollers
Tock is a secure, embedded operating system designed for microcontrollers and low-power hardware platforms. Written in Rust, it uses a novel kernel architecture where the OS runs a minimal trusted core and all userland code, including device drivers, is sandboxed and isolated. Tock is ideal for IoT devices, wearables, and embedded research projects where reliability and safety are critical. -
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nono
Secure, kernel-enforced sandbox CLI and SDKs for AI agents
nono is an open-source, kernel-enforced capability shell designed to safely run AI agents and other untrusted processes under strict operating system controls. The project addresses a growing security concern: modern coding agents typically execute with full user permissions, which means they can potentially read sensitive files, modify system configurations, or exfiltrate credentials if compromised. nono solves this by applying default-deny sandboxing at the kernel level using technologies such as Landlock on Linux and Seatbelt on macOS, making unauthorized actions structurally impossible rather than merely discouraged. ... -
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Nitro Enclaves Command Line Interface
Tooling for Nitro Enclave management
This repository contains a collection of tools and commands used for managing the lifecycle of enclaves. The Nitro CLI needs to be installed on the parent instance, and it can be used to start, manage, and terminate enclaves. The Nitro Enclaves kernel driver is available in the upstream Linux kernel starting with the v5.10 kernel for x86_64 and starting with the v5.16 kernel for arm64. The codebase from the 'drivers/virt/nitro_enclaves' directory in this GitHub repository is similar to the... -
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StartOS
Linux server OS optimized for self-hosting
StartOS is a sovereign, self-hosted operating system built by Start9 Labs to empower individuals with digital independence. Designed to run on personal servers, it provides a privacy-first interface for installing, managing, and running decentralized applications without needing technical expertise. StartOS includes services like Bitcoin nodes, messaging platforms, file hosting, and password managers, all running locally and without third-party control. -
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Pop!_OS
A project for managing all Pop!_OS sources
..._OS, a Linux distribution developed by System76 and based on Ubuntu, designed to deliver a polished and performance-oriented desktop experience. It contains packaging, configuration, and system-level customizations that define how Pop!_OS behaves and differentiates itself from standard Ubuntu installations. The project integrates system tools, hardware optimizations, and user interface components into a cohesive operating system tailored for developers, creators, and power users. Pop!_OS is known for its out-of-the-box support for both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, as well as features like disk encryption, power management profiles, and streamlined workspace navigation. ... -
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LiteBox
A security-focused library OS supporting kernel execution
...Instead of relying solely on broad OS-level permissions, it focuses on isolating workloads by tightly controlling the boundary where code interacts with host services and system resources. The design emphasizes interoperability across different integration layers, describing a separation between “North” shims (how apps or runtimes plug in) and “South” platforms (where the sandbox runs), which helps the system adapt to multiple deployment contexts. A key aspect of the project is that it targets both kernel-mode and user-mode scenarios, enabling experimentation with different trust and performance tradeoffs. ... -
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Bottlerocket OS
An operating system designed for hosting containers
Bottlerocket is a free and open-source Linux-based operating system meant for hosting containers. Bottlerocket focuses on security and maintainability, providing a reliable, consistent, and safe platform for container-based workloads. This is a reflection of what we've learned building operating systems and services at Amazon. The base operating system has just what you need to run containers reliably, and is built with standard open-source components. ... -
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CachyOS
Blazingly Fast & Customizable Linux distribution
CachyOS - Arch Linux Based Distribution With Heavy Optimizations & Multi-Architectures For Ultimate Desktop Experience Filesystems: - btrfs - zfs - ext4 - xfs - f2fs Our installer will auto detect which micro architecture your machine got, if x86-64-v3 or x86-64-v4 is detected it will automatically use the optimized packages, which is around a 10 % performance improvement. Desktop Environments: - KDE - CuteFish - i3 - Gnome - Openbox - Wayfire - Xfce - LXQT -... -
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Gopher64
Highly compatible N64 emulator
Gopher64 is a modern, cross-platform Nintendo 64 emulator focused on high compatibility and performance. It aims to accurately reproduce the behavior of the original hardware while providing enhancements that improve the user experience. The emulator includes features such as graphical upscaling, shader support, and netplay for online multiplayer sessions. It supports homebrew applications alongside commercial titles, making it useful for both players and developers. gopher64 also offers... -
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baru
A system monitor written in Rust and C
Baru gathers the information from /sys and /proc filesystems (filled by the kernel). Except for audio and network modules that use C libraries. There is no memory leak over time. All modules are threaded. Thanks to this design (as well as Rust and C), baru is lightweight and efficient. It can run at a high refresh rate with a minimal processor footprint. The audio module communicates with the PipeWire/PulseAudio server through client API to retrieve its data. Wireless and wired modules use... -
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Tauri
Build smaller, faster, and more secure desktop applications
Tauri is an open-source framework for building lightweight and high-performance desktop and mobile applications using web technologies. It allows developers to create user interfaces with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while using Rust for the backend logic. By leveraging the operating system’s native WebView instead of bundling a full browser, Tauri produces significantly smaller and more efficient application binaries. The framework supports multiple front-end frameworks such as React, Vue,... -
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redshirt
Operating system
...Redshirt aims to rethink traditional operating system concepts by leveraging modern programming paradigms such as async/await and capability-based security. It includes components for task scheduling, device interaction, and system services, all implemented in a highly modular fashion. The project is still experimental but serves as a research platform for exploring how WebAssembly can be used as a foundation for operating systems. -
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OpenFang
Open-source Agent Operating System
OpenFang is an open-source agent operating system designed to orchestrate autonomous AI agents and workflows in a structured, production-oriented environment. Written primarily in Rust, the project focuses on building a high-performance runtime where multiple specialized agents can collaborate to complete complex computational or development tasks. It aims to move beyond simple chat-based agents by providing infrastructure for persistent agent memory, task coordination, and scalable execution. ... -
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k23
Experimental WASM Microkernel Operating System
k23 is a microkernel-based operating system project written in Zig, an emerging systems programming language focused on safety, simplicity, and performance. k23 explores the design of modern OS features like message-passing, memory protection, and modular service construction using Zig’s powerful low-level capabilities. It is an experimental and educational project intended to show how Zig can be used for robust, readable systems programming while enabling contributors to rethink traditional OS structures from the ground up. -
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MOROS
MOROS: Obscure Rust Operating System
MOROS is a hobby operating system written in Rust by Vincent Ollivier. It targets computers with an x86-64 architecture and a BIOS, typically from 2005 to 2020. It also runs well on most emulators. MOROS is open source. You can build or download an image. Check out the manual for details on how to use it. MOROS is text-based and draws inspiration from Unix and DOS to provide a simple and efficient environment for computing and communication from the command line. -
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v86
x86 PC emulator and x86-to-wasm JIT, running in the browser
...Overall, it provides a powerful way to explore operating systems, retro computing, and low-level system behavior directly from a web browser. -
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starship
The minimal, blazing-fast, and infinitely customizable prompt
The minimal, blazing-fast, and infinitely customizable prompt for any shell! Works on the most common shells on the most common operating systems. Use it everywhere! Brings the best-in-class speed and safety of Rust, to make your prompt as quick and reliable as possible. Every little detail is customizable to your liking, to make this prompt as minimal or feature-rich as you'd like it to be. Configure your shell to initialize starship. Start a new shell instance, and you should see your... -
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ALVR - Air Light VR
Stream VR games from your PC to your headset via Wi-Fi
ALVR (Air Light VR) is an open-source system that enables wireless virtual reality streaming by transmitting VR content from a PC to a standalone headset over a network connection. It allows users to run PC-based VR applications while using devices such as standalone headsets, effectively bridging the gap between high-performance desktop VR and portable hardware. The system works by encoding video output from the PC, streaming it over Wi-Fi, and decoding it on the headset in real time, while... -
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agentOS
A portable open-source operating system for agents. ~6 ms coldstarts
agentOS is a portable, open-source runtime environment designed specifically for executing AI agents efficiently, acting as a lightweight operating system tailored for agent-based workloads. It is built using WebAssembly and V8 isolates to provide secure, sandboxed execution without the overhead of traditional containers or virtual machines. The system is optimized for extremely fast startup times, with near-instant cold starts that allow agents to be created and executed in milliseconds. ... -
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tun2proxy
Tunnel (TUN) interface for SOCKS and HTTP proxies
tun2proxy is a Rust-based networking tool that routes traffic from a TUN interface through HTTP or SOCKS proxies. It allows system-level traffic to be redirected through a proxy even when individual applications do not support proxy configuration. The project supports Linux, Android, macOS, iOS, and Windows, making it broadly useful across desktop, mobile, and embedded-style environments. It includes HTTP, SOCKS4, SOCKS5, SOCKS4a, and SOCKS5h support, along with authentication options... -
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Horust
Horust is a supervisor / init system written in rust
Horust is a Rust-based init system for Linux, designed to be fast, simple, and secure. Unlike traditional init systems, Horust focuses on stateless configuration using TOML files and aims to bring predictability and ease of use to system boot and service management. Written with Rust’s safety guarantees, Horust provides features like dependency handling, parallel service startup, and logging, making it suitable for containers, embedded systems, or minimal Linux environments where systemd is...
