Learning-Oriented
Every design choice is made to help you understand what your system is actually doing, not to hide it.
Learn Linux from the inside out.
Zyphor OS is a modern, learning-oriented Linux distribution built on Debian and Kali. Minimal by design, developer-focused, and shaped by an open source community.
- 5 yrs
- LTS support
- 100%
- Open source
- Debian
- Rock-solid base
Why Zyphor OS
Built for people who want to actually understand their system.
Zyphor OS is opinionated where it matters and transparent everywhere else. It teaches, it stays out of your way, and it grows with you.
Debian / Kali Based
Built on a proven foundation with access to a massive package ecosystem and security tooling.
Actively Maintained
Regular security updates, kernel refreshes, and LTS releases with a five-year support window.
Open Source
Fully open source. Read the code, file an issue, or send a patch — everything is transparent.
Community Driven
Shaped by contributors, learners and educators from around the world.
Complete Office Suite
Ships with LibreOffice preinstalled so you can be productive the moment your desktop boots.
Own Ecosystem
A unified CLI, package manager, and command center that make Zyphor OS feel like one product.
Latest release
Codename Ada Lovelace · Released June 24, 2026
Theme switching via CLI, unified appearance management, and improved Zyphor Command Center.
terminal
$ zyphor system upgrade$ zyphor system upgrade$ zyphor setup theme dark$ zyphor doctor scan → System healthy · 0 issues found
Why choose Zyphor
A distribution that respects your time and teaches you as you go.
A minimal, controlled environment.
Zyphor OS ships lean by default. No bloated defaults, no hidden services running behind your back — just the tools you asked for and a clear path to add more.
One CLI to rule the whole system.
The Zyphor CLI abstracts installation, updates, theming, doctor checks and diagnostics behind a single, consistent command surface. Learn it once, use it everywhere.
Files, apps and system tools, unified.
From the file manager to the Zyphor Command Center, every surface follows the same design language. It feels like a real product, not a stack of unrelated components.
Zyphor is built in the open.
Contribute code, improve documentation, report issues or just join the conversation. There's a place for everyone.