The perfect replacement for Mac and Windows.
Linux based operative systems designed to replicate the MacOS and Windows experience. Truly open-source and community driven. Elegant, stable and auditable.
Macos, Windows and Android integration
With Pulsar, you can use the apps of your Android phone as desktop apps, you can run a fully MacOS desktop from official servers and execute Windows apps as native apps without Wine, eith a real Windows instance
Usability first
A fully functional environment, which does not simply focus on replicating the MacOS or Windows experience, but rather focuses on the user experience. Without replicating patterns that are already difficult in MacOS or Windows, improving it.
Rock-solid base
Unlike other custom distributions, we offer versions based on Arch Linux and Debian. In this way, we give the user the option to choose between more modern or more stable.
Fully Auditable
Everything is built on GitHub Actions, whose workflow and source code are auditable. We are the first Linux distribution that is 100% replicable from source code. You can contribute to all the code.
Pear Edition public testing has begun
The macOS-inspired edition of Pulsar OS is now in public testing. Try it, report bugs and help us polish the experience — learn more.
Pear Edition
The macOS-inspired edition of Pulsar OS has entered public testing. A polished desktop built on Arch Linux and Debian — familiar, minimal and 100% auditable. Each edition ships with GRUB and rEFInd boot variants, with rEFInd bringing a much more Mac-like and comfortable boot experience.
Two release channel for every flavour
You may prefer the simplicity of Debian or the constant updating of Arch. Well, you can choose which one you prefer.
Debian Base
The most stable and simple distribution. Perfect for older or modern computers without new graphics.
Arch Linux Base
Do you want to be up to date or does your computer need newer drivers? This is the best decision!
Multi-os app compatibility
What many operating systems have failed to implement, we achieve. You can use everything from MacOS to Windows apps as native or even integrate your phone as if it were an iPhone in the Mac ecosystem.
Macboat
Run ANY MacOS (AMD or ARM arch) on Pulsar OS with a complete desktop. Run from Big Sur to Sonoma and upgrade to Tahoe with one click. Opencore integration, no hassle, downloaded from Apple official servers.
Winboat
Execute Windows apps as normal apps on Pulsar OS. Under the hood, they're running on a Windows VM. No activation needed, downloaded from Microsoft official servers.
Droidtux
Integrate your Android phone's apps as native apps, but they run on your phone. Use your phone as virtual camera.
GSConnect
Share notifications, control your desktop and many more with GSConnect.
Perfect for companies, individuals and institutions
Pulsar OS is designed to fit any environment — professional, personal or institutional. Transparency, sovereignty and familiarity in a single system.
100% auditable code
One of the few distributions with fully auditable source code. Everything is built on GitHub Actions and every line can be verified.
Sovereign and European
Developed in Europe, with applications audited by the European Linux community. No foreign interference.
Community-driven
We do not want to be a one-person distro, we are growing and we are going to delegate to the community.
Familiar for everyone
Replicates familiar user experience flows on Mac and Windows. Stable and secure.
Current state
We are moving from being users who develop GNOME extensions and apps to building a full distribution. This is new territory, and we welcome feedback on any bumps along the road.
Community
We want to grow by delegating responsibility, not by concentrating decisions in a handful of people. If you want to become a contributor, get in touch.
We will soon publish a list of contributing positions we need (we are open to any type, but this way we can reach specific people)