StryxOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution from Panama that uses the KDE Plasma desktop and SDDM display manager.
It’s designed to offer a clean, straightforward desktop experience for new Linux users, while still providing a capable foundation for intermediate users. The distribution avoids unnecessary bundled software, includes its own visual identity, and provides Firefox ESR with Plasma integration and preconfigured privacy-focused policies.
Key Features
- Based on Debian with KDE Plasma and SDDM.
- Uses Calamares for graphical installation.
- Includes custom branding with SDDM theme, Plymouth bootsplash, and exclusive wallpapers.
- Ships Firefox ESR with Plasma integration and system-level policy configuration.
- Targets 64-bit amd64 systems with modest hardware requirements.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | KDE Plasma |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | github.com/jaromero74/StryxOS |
| Developer: | jaromero74 |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distributions. |
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