Abora OS builds on NixOS to deliver a smoother first experience — without removing the power underneath. You get a guided terminal installer, a curated app catalog, ANIX for profile and snapshot management, and TinyPM for simple package installs. Same NixOS foundation, better first steps.Documentation Index
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Introduction
Learn what Abora OS is, how it relates to NixOS, and what makes it different.
Quickstart
Build the ISO, boot it in QEMU, and run the installer in under ten minutes.
Installation Guide
Step-by-step walkthrough of the Denali TUI installer on real hardware or a VM.
Desktop Environments
Choose from 22 desktop environments and window managers at install time.
The Three Tool Layers
Abora OS ships three complementary tools that divide system management into clear responsibilities.Abora Commands
Health checks, recovery, config editing, desktop switching, and app management.
ANIX
NixOS profile switching, snapshots, rollback, and rebuild previews.
TinyPM
App installs via Nix, Flatpak, or Snap with a single
grab command.Key Features
App Catalog
53 apps across 6 curated bundles — Fan Favorites, Essentials, Creator, Developer, Gaming, and more.
Updating & Rollback
One-command updates with stable and unstable channels, plus safe rollback via ANIX.
System Configuration
Edit hostname, timezone, desktop, and wallpaper without touching Nix files directly.
Recovery
Roll back generations, repair Flatpak, rebuild configs, and collect support reports.
Current Release
Abora OS DENALI 3.1.4 is the current stable release. It ships the Omarchy-inspired TUI installer, ANIX v1, TinyPM v4, 22 desktop environments, and the full Abora branding suite across boot, desktop, and terminal.Build & Contribute
Build the ISO locally, run checks, and prepare release bundles.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about Abora, NixOS, ANIX, and TinyPM.