SextantOS is an Arch-based Linux distribution built around keyboard navigation, a minimal aesthetic, and a lightweight Wayland desktop.
It uses the Sway window manager together with a selection of terminal-based applications to provide a fast, consistent environment with preconfigured theming. The distribution is intended to reduce the amount of manual setup normally required after installing a fresh Arch system, while still offering the flexibility to add extra packages through Pacman.
Key Features
- Arch-based distribution built using Archiso.
- Uses Sway as its Wayland window manager.
- Emphasizes keyboard navigation and a minimal desktop workflow.
- Includes many terminal-based programs for a lightweight system.
- Can be built locally from source or installed from a released ISO.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | Sway |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | Pacman |
| Release Model: | Rolling |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | existnt.net/projects/sextant |
| Developer: | Exist-nt |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distributions. |
What's a Linux distribution ("distro")? |
| A distro provides the user with a desktop environment, preloaded applications, and ways to update and maintain the system. Each distro makes different choices, deciding which open source projects to install and provides custom written programs. They can have different philosophies. Some distros are intended for desktop computers, some for servers without a graphical interface, and others for special uses. Because Linux is an open source operating system, combinations of software vary between Linux distros. |