Free & open source · GPLv3
Switch to simple.
Sharpened on Arch.
KibaOS is a minimalist Linux desktop that boots polished and stays out of your way — a curated Budgie experience on Wayland, with rolling updates and nothing you didn't ask for.
01 — What's inside
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
KibaOS keeps a small, handpicked application set so the system stays fast and coherent. What's there is there because it earned its place.
Budgie on Wayland
A customized Budgie 10.10 desktop running on
Wayland with the lightweight labwc compositor —
clean navigation, subtle eye candy, and a Dracula-inspired
theme applied out of the box.
Arch underneath
Built on Arch Linux with a rolling release model, so fixes and
fresh packages arrive continuously — no annual
version-jumping ritual. systemd brings the system
up, pacman keeps it current.
Software, three ways
Install from the Arch repos with pacman or
Pamac, or reach the wider catalog through a
Flatpak-first software store. The friendly
kibapkg wrapper keeps the common stuff to one
line.
Try before you commit
Boot the live USB session and explore the full desktop before
touching your disk. When you're ready,
Roko — the graphical installer built
specifically for KibaOS — walks you to a finished system
without a maze of technical decisions.
02 — The desktop
Familiar where it counts.
If you've used a desktop before, you already know KibaOS. The defaults are chosen so the first hour feels like the hundredth.
In the box
Minimal but handpicked — everything else is one command away.
Muscle memory, kept
03 — Getting it
From USB to installed in four steps.
The live session means you can explore first — nothing on your machine changes until you say so.
Download
Grab the latest ISO from the official SourceForge mirror.
Write
Flash it to a USB drive with your tool of choice.
Boot
Start the live session and explore the desktop, hardware and all.
Install
Launch Roko, the installer made for KibaOS, when you're ready to commit.
Runs comfortably on
System requirements
| Processor | Modern 64-bit Intel or AMD — x86_64 |
|---|---|
| Memory | 4 GB minimum · 8 GB recommended |
| Storage | 64 GB available space recommended |
| Boot | USB live environment supported |
| Displays | Built-in and external displays supported |
| License | Free and open source — GPLv3 |
04 — Questions
Before you ask.
What is KibaOS?
A minimalist, lightweight Linux desktop distribution and live image based on Arch Linux, featuring a customized Budgie desktop. The goal is a clean, modern, visually consistent out-of-the-box experience — no post-install configuration marathon required.
Can I try it without installing?
Yes. KibaOS boots into a full live session from USB, so you can explore the desktop and check your hardware before anything is written to disk.
How does updating work?
KibaOS follows Arch's rolling release model. Improvements and security fixes arrive continuously — there's no traditional annual OS upgrade to sit through.
Does it collect telemetry?
Telemetry is optional and consent-based. Where offered, it's limited to aggregated technical information about hardware compatibility, reliability, and performance — and you can simply say no.
Is it really free?
Completely. KibaOS is free and open source software licensed under the GPLv3, with downloads hosted on SourceForge.
Ready to bare your fangs?
Download the ISO, write it to USB, and see how a desktop this small can feel this complete.