FyshOS is an experimental Debian-based Linux distribution built around the Fyne GUI toolkit and the FyneDesk desktop environment. The project aims to deliver a lightweight, modern, and visually appealing desktop experience powered by Go and the Fyne framework.
Unlike traditional Linux distributions that ship established desktop environments such as GNOME, KDE Plasma, or Xfce, FyshOS provides a cohesive desktop stack developed largely in Go. The system boots into FyneDesk, an X11-based window manager and desktop environment designed with Material Design principles in mind. The goal is to create a consistent, responsive, and developer-friendly platform.
The project’s public positioning is to “bring fun back to the desktop” and make it easy for people to contribute by using Go and Fyne.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | FyneDesk |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64, arm64, i386 |
| Home Page: | fyshos.com |
| Developer: | Andy Williams |
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