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AI-ready Arch Linux distribution
An Operating System that doesn't suck.
CrownOS is a beautiful, minimalistic Arch-based Linux for people who care about performance, open source values and a calm, consumer-friendly desktop. Stable fundamentals, every layer customizable.
Sub-frameInput-to-pixel latency on the default shell
100% OpenTransparent source, reproducible builds
Arch CoreRolling release base, atomic snapshots
12.4k GitHub stars8.2k Discord members240+ curated packages320+ contributorsGPG signed releasesArch rolling base0 telemetry endpoints12.4k GitHub stars8.2k Discord members240+ curated packages320+ contributorsGPG signed releasesArch rolling base0 telemetry endpoints
Core Principles
Built on first principles, refined for daily use.
High performance, true openness, and deep control with a calm, minimal surface.
Performance First
Latency-focused defaults and streamlined services keep every interaction snappy.
Open Source by Design
No forced cloud lock-in, no hidden telemetry, and a stack you can fully inspect.
Stable + Customizable
Reliable fundamentals with flexible layers for themes, workflows and tooling.
AI Native
Intelligence woven through the desktop, not bolted on.
CrownOS brings AI capabilities to every layer — from the shell to the file manager — while staying local-first by default.
On-device AI assist
A native helper that summarises, rewrites and answers — running locally by default.
Smart shell
Natural language commands compile to safe shell intent. Always preview, never blind-run.
Generative tooling
Image, audio and document workflows wired into the file manager — no extra installs.
Search that understands
Semantic spotlight across files, settings and apps. Privacy-first index, fully local.
Ecosystem Stack
A seamless ecosystem that follows you between devices.
One coherent system to keep your phone, tablet and desktop in lockstep — without breaking your focus.
Camera Share
Use your phone camera as a native desktop camera — zero setup friction.
Remote Phone Access
Low-latency screen mirroring tuned for presentations, demos and play.
Quick File Sharing
Instant peer-to-peer file sharing — no cables, accounts or walls.
Notification Sync
Unified notifications so every important update arrives in one place.
Second Screen
Turn your tablet into a responsive second monitor in one gesture.
Instant Hotspot
Bring every device online with a one-tap encrypted hotspot.
Call Bridge
Answer and place mobile calls directly from your desktop workspace.
Under the hood
A measured stack — every layer chosen for clarity.
CrownOS keeps the powerful parts of Arch and removes the friction. Performance and openness, top to bottom.
Arch Linux core
Rolling-release base with hardened defaults, sane init and minimal cruft.
Linux 6.xsystemdWayland
Custom scheduler
Latency-tuned kernel scheduling that prioritises foreground responsiveness.
BORE-EEVDFauto-nicelow-latency audio
Composited shell
Monochromatic compositor with smooth animations and zero forced motion.
HyprcrownGTK + Qtfractional scale
Atomic upgrades
Snapshot every system change. Roll back from the boot menu in one click.
btrfssnapperboot-rollback
Local AI runtime
Bundled inference runtime — works offline, optionally bridges to remote models.
ggmlONNXVulkan / CUDA
Declarative config
One config tree. Reproducible installs across all your machines.
TOML profilesdotfile syncdiffs
Community
Loved by people who care about how their system feels.
Daily drivers, kernel hackers, and designers — all on the same calm desktop.
The first Arch-based distro I'd actually hand to a non-technical friend. The defaults are calm and the upgrades just don't break.
Lena Park
Kernel contributor
CrownOS's monochrome desktop gets out of the way. I forget I'm using a Linux distribution and just… work.
Owen Reyes
Product designer
Local AI that respects my data, latency that beats my old workstation, and a config tree I can actually reason about.
Sasha Volkov
ML engineer
FAQ
Questions, calmly answered.
Everything you'd want to know before flashing the ISO.
Is CrownOS really just Arch underneath?
Yes. CrownOS is a curated distribution built on the Arch Linux base, with a custom scheduler, composited shell and a few opinionated defaults. You get full pacman + AUR access and rolling updates.
Does the AI run locally?
By default, yes. The bundled runtime ships with a small local model and the system never sends prompts off-device unless you explicitly bridge it to a remote provider in settings.
Will my apps from regular Arch / Manjaro work?
Almost always — CrownOS uses the same package format. Flatpak, AppImage and AUR all work out of the box.
How customisable is the desktop really?
Every layer is replaceable. Use the default monochrome theme, your own GTK/Qt themes, or swap the compositor entirely. The config tree is plain TOML and dotfiles.
What about updates? Will my system break?
Each system upgrade creates a btrfs snapshot. If anything breaks, you can roll back from the boot menu in one click. We also gate breaking changes behind a stable channel.
How is privacy handled?
No telemetry, ever. Crash reports are opt-in and stripped. The full source is on GitHub and every release is GPG signed with reproducible builds.
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