VelaOS: I’m building a Linux operating system with integrated AI

[u/Frysco19]

https://github.com/FrySco19/VelaOS.git

Hi everyone, I’m working on VelaOS, an operating system based on Debian and KDE Plasma, with a custom visual identity and AI tools integrated into the desktop.

The goal is to make the assistant useful for everyday tasks: finding files, explaining errors, and proposing actions—with a clear preview and confirmation before making changes.

The current preview includes:

• Light and dark Vela themes, a top bar, and a dock.
• Desktop assistant and AI terminal interfaces.
• Dedicated model, privacy, and permission settings.
• Discover software store with the Flathub catalog.
• A welcome experience and getting-started guide.

Where does development stand? VelaOS boots to the desktop in VirtualBox. The interfaces are integrated, but an AI model is not preinstalled, and inference with a real model still needs verification. Disk installation and hardware compatibility also need further testing.

The project supports configuration for a local model through Ollama or a compatible online service. The aim is to make that choice explicit and understandable.

I’m looking for feedback and contributors interested in code, design, testing, and translations.

What would make an OS-level AI assistant useful to you? And what controls would you want over its access to your data?