SciOS is a next-generation, Linux-based operating system engineered from the ground up for scientists, researchers, and developers. It unites the familiarity of graphical workflows with the power of a modular, open-source core—augmented by AI, quantum computing, and robust security.
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All-In-One Scientific Toolkit
Pre-packaged environments for physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, machine learning, mathematics, horticulture, and bioinformatics—eliminate dependency hassles and focus on discovery. -
Windows‑Style Desktop, Linux Foundation
A polished, intuitive desktop shell inspired by mainstream OS layouts, built atop a hardened Linux kernel to deliver both familiarity and freedom. -
Quantum Computing Inside
Deep integration of Qiskit’s Terra, Aer simulator, and IBM Quantum backends—accessible via system APIs for any application or script. -
Built‑In AI Assistant
A local LLM-powered agent that can generate code snippets, optimize simulations, manage workflows, and automate routine tasks through natural language. -
Enterprise‑Grade Security
Apple‑style code signing, sandboxed application zones, Secure Boot support, and a centralized policy daemon ensure your research and data remain protected. -
SciOS Hub (App Ecosystem)
A curated, sandboxed repository of scientific apps and libraries—install, update, and verify integrity with a single command. -
Rolling‑Release & Modular
Continuous updates with LTS snapshots; modular subsystems allow you to swap or extend components without breaking the system. -
Seamless Git & GitHub Workflow
First-class Git integration with credentials securely managed, plus CLI tools and IDE extensions for streamlined collaboration and version control.
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│ SciOS Desktop │
│ (Qt/GTK shell, launcher) │
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┌──────────────────────┐ ┌──────────────────────┐
│ SciOS Hub │ │ AI Assistant │
│ (hubd + hub-cli) │ │ (scios-ai.service) │
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│ Core System APIs │
│ (pkg manager, security, │
│ quantum & AI libraries) │
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│ Customized Linux Kernel │
│ (quantum hooks, scheduler) │
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Coming Soon
A guided installer and live USB image will be available in an upcoming release.
- User Manual – Comprehensive usage guide and tips
- Quantum Quick‑Start – Sample circuits, simulations, and best practices
- AI Assistant Reference – Examples of prompts and workflows
- API Documentation – Language bindings (C, Python, C++) and IPC schema
(Full offline documentation bundle arriving soon.)
We welcome ideas, bug reports, and code contributions:
- Fork this repository and create your feature branch.
- Develop & Test against our existing CI suite.
- Submit a Pull Request with a clear description and rationale.
- Join the Conversation on our community forum to shape SciOS’s future.
SciOS is released under the Apache License. See the LICENSE file for details.
SciOS – Empowering science with elegant, intelligent computing.
Stay tuned for the first public installer release!