Guided with aegis-install
Review your UEFI disk before confirming changes.
- Confirm the selected disk erase.
- Create a GPT layout and LUKS2 root.
- Set up Btrfs subvolumes and snapshots.
- Optionally configure TPM2.
A considered Arch Linux setup
Security is a practice.
Not a promise.
An Arch-based Linux project, planned with useful security defaults and the freedom to understand and change them.
Follow the buildIn development No ISO available yet
01 Arch, made more approachable02 Security, explained in plain language03 Control, always yours
An informed starting point
Clear choices. No magic claims.
ChoiceAegis LinuxPlain Arch
System baseArch-based.Arch Linux.
InstallationGuided TUI and manual guide planned.Choose tools and commands.
DiskLUKS2 planned.Choose encryption.
DesktopHyprland setup planned.Choose a desktop.
Make it yours, from the first boot
A guided path when you want one. A manual path when you don't.
Follow the manual path
Manual steps cover encryption and boot setup.
Read the install commandsThe selected disk is erased after confirmation.
Security, with its limits in plain view
Useful protections, with their boundaries made clear.
ControlHelps withLimit
LUKS2
Data at rest while locked.
Not logged-in data; EFI is unencrypted.
nftables
Unsolicited inbound traffic.
Not outbound traffic or app flaws.
Locked root
Direct root login.
Not privilege escalation or kernel compromise.
AppArmor, auditd
Selected app profiles and configured logs.
Not system-wide; logs cannot prevent attacks.
Kernel settings
Selected interfaces and attack surface.
Not every exploit, firmware or hardware attack.
Secure Boot
Optional boot-signature checks.
Not firmware compromise or threats after boot.
A quiet space to do your best work
Planned Hyprland desktop: considered defaults, familiar tools, and the freedom to change everything.
- Workspaces
- Ten, keyboard-controlled.
- Scratchpad
- Temporary windows.
- Configuration
- Editable Hyprland files.
- Wallpapers
- Super + Ctrl + W changes image.
Aegis wallpapers
Dark and light original artwork.
No ISO to download yet
Pre-release. Checksums and GPG signature are planned.
Coming soon
Before release
Based on Arch?
Yes, it is planned as a rolling Arch system.
Will installation erase my disk?
Yes. The selected disk is erased after confirmation.
Is Secure Boot required?
No. Both are optional.
Does Aegis collect telemetry?
No telemetry is planned.
When can I download it?
No release date is set.
Hear when Aegis is ready
Request release news by email.