BashCore

BashCore is a Debian-based live ISO for security pros, networking enthusiasts, and students. Minimalist and GUI-free, it relies entirely on Bash. Lightweight, fast, GPU-ready, and now offering an optional PREEMPT_RT kernel, it provides a fresh environment on every boot, ideal for safe experimentation, learning, and diagnostics. Built with Debian live-build, MIT-licensed, no branding, telemetry, or tracking.

Also available:

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

BashCoreT is CLI-only, Debian 13 “Trixie” with Linux 6.12 (PREEMPT_RT selectable at boot).

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

BashCoreZ is ultra-minimal CLI, live Debian 13 netinst, PREEMPT_RT kernel.

BashLabOS is for everyday use, XFCE with GIMP, FileZilla, VLC, LibreOffice, GParted, Tor, Mullvad, Tor & LibreWolf browsers, 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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