Introduction
Abora is a small, modern operating system built on Arch Linux and Hyprland that focuses on speed, clarity, and a terminal-first workflow.
It boots fast, avoids bloat, has no accounts or telemetry, and only includes essential tools like a terminal, file manager, and basic settings.
Philosophy
Abora is built on three core principles:
1. Speed
Lightning-fast boot times and responsive performance. Abora is built on NixOS with declarative configuration and TinyPM v3 for unified package management across all backends.
2. Clarity
A clean, minimal desktop environment powered by Hyprland. Every element has a purpose, and nothing clutters your workspace. The terminal-first workflow keeps you focused on what matters.
3. Privacy
Zero telemetry, no accounts required, and no data collection. Your system is yours alone. Abora respects your privacy by design.
Key Features
- Hyprland Desktop: A beautiful, modern Wayland compositor with tiling window management
- NixOS Base: Declarative configuration, atomic upgrades, and full rollback support with TinyPM v3 for package management
- Terminal-First: Built for keyboard-driven workflows and power users
- Minimal Bloat: Only essential tools included—terminal, file manager, and basic settings
- No Telemetry: Zero tracking, no accounts, complete privacy
- Fast Boot: Optimized for quick startup and responsive performance
Who is Abora For?
Abora is perfect for:
- Minimalists who want a clean, distraction-free environment
- Developers who live in the terminal
- Power users who prefer keyboard-driven workflows
- Privacy advocates who want zero telemetry
- Anyone tired of bloated, slow operating systems
Current Status
Abora is currently in early development (1% complete). We're working hard to bring you a polished, minimal OS experience. Check our [roadmap](/roadmap) to see what's coming next.
Getting Started
Want to follow the development or contribute?
- Check the [System Requirements](/docs/getting-started/requirements)
- View our [Roadmap](/roadmap) to see progress
- Browse the [Documentation](/docs) for all projects