Explore the code.
Original Carpathian OS code is MIT licensed. Third-party components keep their own licensing terms.
Read the licenseBuilt in the open
A desktop to explore.
A foundation to inspect.
An Alpine Linux base. An original Rust X11 window manager.
The source and experimental releases are on GitHub.
The implementation
Simple roots.
Careful integration.
The original Rust window manager combines master-and-stack tiling with floating windows, workspaces and native window controls. X11 handles the window system, while Alpine provides the operating-system foundation.
Desktop helpers bring together settings, themes, the taskbar calendar, local Reminders and file desktop integration.
Read the architectureDevelopment status
Explore the progress.
Know the limits.
The current image is an experimental x86_64 prerelease for disposable VM evaluation.
v0.1.0-dev.20261010
Development installer
BIOS installation through the installer engine and an installed Rust desktop login have been tested in an isolated VM. The graphical installer questionnaire and other installation configurations still need qualification.
Rendering continuity, hardware support, updates and recovery remain under development. This release is not ready to replace your everyday system.
Design inspiration
Familiar styles.
Honest origins.
LinPad’s desktop themes inform the exploration of familiar visual styles. Referenced era palettes and procedural wallpaper work are declared CC0 in their source; Carpathian OS preserves that attribution and develops its own integration.
The native window manager is original Rust code. Adapted desktop components, dependencies and theme assets retain their respective licenses and notices.
Take part
Make a contribution.
Build instructions and isolated testing guidance help you reproduce a change before submitting it.
Contribution guideShare what you find.
A clear report with the release, test environment and reproduction steps helps focus the next improvement.
Report an issueAn independent project by Vali Neagu