Serpent OS is a modern Linux distribution using atomic updates, cutting-edge tooling and rock-solid reliability. Built by industry veterans with decades of experience, it represents the next evolution in Linux distributions - delivering a safe and efficient system 🐍
Our fully atomic system leverages the LLVM toolchain and libc++ by default, delivering superior diagnostics and package diversity. We’re not afraid to challenge convention - thoughtfully replacing traditional components with modern alternatives that prioritize safety and reliability.
We closely follow the work of organizations dedicated to making software safer, including the Prossimo project and their Memory Safety initiative, the Tweede Golf team, and the Trifecta Tech Foundation. By monitoring and adopting innovations from these pioneers, we can integrate proven solutions like memory-safe replacements for critical system components.
As we continuously evaluate and adopt the best solutions, our architectural decisions enable powerful features like atomic updates that can safely transform your entire system, complete with built-in deduplication and instant rollbacks.
This is the future of Linux distribution design, built on a foundation of experience and innovation.
Daily driver
Want a rolling release distribution that just works? We’re building Serpent OS to be the system that gets out of your way and lets you focus on what matters. Our atomic updates mean you can keep rolling forward without the usual headaches - no manual interventions, no update anxiety. When we say rolling release, we mean it should be as simple as running an update and getting back to work. Join us on this journey as we continuously improve and refine the experience.
Flathub Integration
Get access to thousands of applications right out of the box with built-in Flathub support. Install your favourite apps with just a few clicks.
Choice of Modern Desktops
Developer Ready
Get productive fast with built-in tools like Zed Editor, Ptyxis terminal, and Starship prompt. We’ve carefully curated and configured a development environment that just works.
For contributors
Want to be part of something amazing? Serpent OS is a community-driven project where everyone can make a meaningful impact. Our powerful yet simple boulder recipes make packaging accessible to newcomers, while our clean stateless design and predictable /usr layout helps you understand exactly how changes will impact the system. Whether you’re interested in packaging, development, documentation, testing, or community support - check out our docs to see how easy it is to join our growing community and help shape the future of Linux distributions. 🛠️