About KibaOS
A clean, modern Linux distribution built on Arch Linux with the Cutefish desktop environment — compiled from source. Everything is pre-configured and ready to use, with an immutable read-only root filesystem for stability.
Pre-configured
Zsh with autosuggestions, syntax highlighting, and a curated set of tools — all set up out of the box.
Cutefish DE
A modern, lightweight desktop environment compiled from source. Clean UI with Wayland support.
Immutable Root
Read-only erofs root filesystem with OverlayFS for /etc and /var. Consistent, tamper-resistant base.
Optimized Kernel
Performance-tuned Linux kernel for lower latency and better throughput.
No Bloat
Only what you need is installed — nothing more.
Flatpak Ready
Flatpak and Discover pre-installed for easy sandboxed app management post-install.
What's Included
Cutefish DE
Compiled from source — dock, launcher, status bar, settings, file manager, and terminal.
Optimized Kernel
Performance-tuned kernel with matching headers for compatibility and throughput.
Zsh Shell
Autosuggestions, syntax highlighting, Starship prompt, and eza/bat/btop pre-installed.
Essential Apps
Chromium, Dolphin, Konsole, Kate, VLC, GParted, Spectacle, Ark.
Calamares Installer
Graphical installer with KibaOS branding and OOBE welcome screen.
Live Session
Boots into Cutefish with the kiba-welcome OOBE launcher. Try before you install.
Modern CLI Tools
ripgrep, fd, fzf, duf, ncdu, tealdeer, fastfetch, yt-dlp and more.
Flatpak + Discover
KDE Discover and xdg-desktop-portal pre-configured for Flatpak app installs.
Components
System Requirements
Specifications
Immutable Architecture erofs + OverlayFS
KibaOS uses a read-only erofs root filesystem. Mutable state lives in tmpfs overlays on /etc and /var — giving you an atomic, tamper-resistant base while remaining fully functional.
Boot Sequence
Starting KibaOS Live System... [ OK ] Mount erofs root (read-only) [ OK ] Set up OverlayFS on /etc and /var [ OK ] Load kernel modules [ OK ] Start Cutefish display server [ OK ] Launch Plymouth boot splash Booting into Cutefish DE (Wayland)... Loading Zsh with Starship prompt... Starting kiba-welcome OOBE launcher... Auto-login as user (live session)... Welcome to KibaOS — WolfTech Innovations
Live Session Credentials
Default accounts for the live environment only. The Calamares installer will prompt you to set your own.
Writing to USB
Use Balena Etcher, Ventoy, or dd on Linux.
Replace /dev/sdX with your drive and N with the build number.
Get Started
Download
Get the ISO from SourceForge
Flash
Write to USB with Etcher
Boot
Try the live session
Install
Run Calamares installer
Support WolfTech Innovations
Help fund active hardware and software development — including our ARM-based digital signage SBC.
Fund the WolfTech Digital Signage Device
An ARM-based SBC purpose-built for digital menu and display signage — designed and built by WolfTech Innovations.
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