Emerald

emerald is a minimalistic Unix-like operating system kernel developed for x86_64 systems, focused on being lightweight, modular, and understandable. Written in C and assembly, emerald serves as a learning tool for OS enthusiasts who want to explore kernel design from scratch. It includes basic components such as multitasking, paging, interrupts, and system calls, while maintaining a clear and concise codebase. Emerald is a strong starting point for building more complex systems or experimenting with new OS features.

Features

Written in C and assembly for low-level performance
x86_64 support with bootable kernel via GRUB
Basic multitasking with context switching
Memory paging and physical frame allocator
Interrupt descriptor table and ISR handling
Simple virtual filesystem support
System call interface with privilege separation
Console output using VGA text mode
Clean modular source ideal for educational use

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MIT License

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Linux, Mac, Windows

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C Operating Systems

Registered

2025-04-02

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