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FenrirOS

Unchained

A gaming-focused Linux distribution built on OpenRC and elogind. The performance of CachyOS kernels. The freedom of a systemd-free init. Built for gamers who refuse to be chained.

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Early Development · Alpha Stage
OpenRC
Init System
LAVD
Default Scheduler
CachyOS
Kernel Base
0
Systemd Dependencies

// Why FenrirOS

Built Different

OpenRC Init

Fast, lightweight, and transparent. OpenRC boots your system without the complexity of systemd — and we've made it approachable for everyday gamers.

systemd-free
🎮
Gaming First

Steam, Proton, Lutris, MangoHud, and GameMode — all pre-configured and working out of the box. Full Linux gaming stack without compromise.

plug & play
🐺
CachyOS Kernel

Built on the linux-cachyos kernel with BORE and LAVD schedulers for lowest input latency and best frame timing on Linux.

performance
🔗
elogind Sessions

Full desktop session management without systemd-logind. elogind gives DEs, Wayland compositors, and Steam everything they need.

compatibility
🔊
Pipewire Audio

Modern low-latency audio via Pipewire — running cleanly on OpenRC without systemd socket activation. Gaming audio that just works.

low latency
🛡️
Arch Foundation

Rolling release, pacman, AUR access, CachyOS repos. All the power of Arch with a curated gaming-first experience on top.

rolling release

Under the Hood

Base Arch Linux rolling release
Kernel linux-cachyos bore + lavd patches
Init OpenRC parallel boot
Sessions elogind standalone logind
Scheduler SCX LAVD gaming optimized
Audio Pipewire low latency
Desktop KDE Plasma wayland native
Gaming Steam + Proton + lutris, mangohud
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In Norse myth, Fenrir was bound by chains the gods feared to break. We broke ours.

FenrirOS exists because gaming Linux shouldn't require systemd. OpenRC is fast, transparent, and powerful — it just needed someone to make it accessible.

// Roadmap

The Path

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FenrirOS is in early development. Watch the repo, contribute, or just follow along as we build something new.

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