BashCore

BashCore is a Debian-based live ISO for security professionals, networking enthusiasts, and students. Minimalist and GUI-free, it relies entirely on Bash. Lightweight, fast, and GPU-ready, it provides a fresh environment on every boot, ideal for safe experimentation, learning, and diagnostics. Built with Debian live-build and distributed under the MIT License. No branding, no telemetry, no tracking.

Also available:

BashCoreX adds XFCE with Firefox, Tor and Mullvad browsers, Wireshark, GParted, and FileZilla.

BashCoreT is CLI-only, built on Debian 13 “Trixie” with Linux Kernel 6.12 (PREEMPT_RT).

BashCoreTX combines XFCE with Debian 13, Kernel 6.12, Firefox, Tor and Mullvad browsers, and Wireshark.

BashCoreZ is ultra-minimal CLI, live Debian 13 netinst with zero bloat.

BashLabOS is for everyday use, featuring XFCE with GIMP, FileZilla, VLC, LibreOffice, GParted, Tor, Tor Browser, Mullvad Browser, and Proxychains4.

Info & download at https://www.bashcore.org/

Features

Minimalist Design
Lightweight and Fast
Curated Tools
Fresh Environment on Every Boot
Highly Customizable
Portable and Reliable

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License

MIT License

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, Developers, Education

User Interface

Command-line, Console/Terminal

Programming Language

Perl, Python, Ruby

Related Categories

Python Penetration Testing Tool, Python Live USB Distro, Perl Penetration Testing Tool, Perl Live USB Distro, Ruby Penetration Testing Tool, Ruby Live USB Distro

Registered

2025-01-12

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