Built on Debian foundations with cutting-edge security features, zero-compromise privacy, and a developer-first approach to modern computing.

99.9%
Uptime
256-bit
Encryption
< 30s
Boot Time
2GB
Min RAM

Why Pelican OS?

Experience the perfect fusion of security, privacy, and developer productivity in a single, elegant operating system.

Advanced Security

Hardened kernel, encrypted filesystems, and zero-trust architecture protect against modern threats.

Complete Privacy

Anonymous networking, no telemetry, and privacy-first design ensure your data remains yours.

Developer Paradise

Pre-configured development stack with containers, IDEs, and modern toolchains ready to go.

Terminal First

Powerful command-line tools and automation capabilities for efficient system management.

Built for Performance

Every component optimized for speed, security, and reliability.

Base System Debian 12 (Bookworm)
Kernel Linux 6.1 LTS (Hardened)
Security AppArmor + SELinux
Package Manager APT + Flatpak

System Requirements

Minimum

  • • 4GB RAM
  • • 25GB Storage
  • • 64-bit Processor
  • • UEFI Support
  • • 16GB+ RAM
  • • 256GB+ NVMe SSD
  • • Multi-core CPU
  • • Hardware TPM 2.0

Choose Your Edition

Select the perfect Pelican OS variant for your needs.

Desktop Edition

Perfect for daily computing with GNOME desktop and essential applications.

Size: 2.1 GB
Architecture: x86_64
Interface: GNOME 43

Server Edition

Minimal headless installation optimized for server deployments.

Size: 800 MB
Architecture: x86_64
Interface: CLI Only

Join the Community

Connect with developers, security experts, and privacy advocates.

Forum

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GitHub

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Documentation

Comprehensive guides