A powerful Linux distribution built for developers. Stygian OS combines the speed of a stripped Lubuntu base and Cinnamon Desktop with cutting-edge development tools.
Choose your stack upon initial start with our setup wizard.
Access thousands of applications.
Clean, distraction-free desktop.
News and updates from the Stygian OS team
Stygian OS was built on a foundation of minimalism: a clean Lubuntu base, a refined Cinnamon desktop, and the tools you need to start developing immediately. It’s about removing friction…
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Building Stygian OS wasn’t a straight line. From broken ISOs to a branding nightmare, this is the messy, honest story of how I built a custom Linux distribution from scratch.
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We advocate for Linux because of the freedom and performance it offers, but we also believe in being realistic. For some, the transition is seamless. For others, it requires a…
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Why Stygian? Stripped Down, Streamlined, and Seriously Smart. Now, about Stygian OS. Let’s be frank: Stygian OS is a stripped-down derivative of Lubuntu, powered by the elegant and modern Cinnamon…
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Gaming: The Final Barrier Falls For years, many people stayed on Windows for one reason: games. If you wanted to play the latest blockbusters, Linux was often out of the…
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A New Way to Use Your Computer For a long time, we’ve only really had two choices: Windows or Mac. But lately, things have changed. Computers have started feeling more…
Read More →Everything you need to code efficiently, in one place
Optimized for performance with a minimal footprint. Boot in seconds and code without lag.
Select only what you need on first boot. Categories include: Dev Tools & Editors, Containerization, Languages, Databases, and more.
A stunning dark theme with brass accents that's easy on the eyes during long coding sessions.
Built on a stripped Lubuntu foundation with security patches and updates.
Access to Ubuntu's vast repository plus curated developer packages.
Contributors Welcome.
