Your computer.
Your rules.
A modern, open-source desktop operating system built from the ground up for privacy, performance, and freedom. No ads. No tracking. No forced updates. Just your computer, working for you.
Built for the user
Every design decision starts with one question: does this serve the person using it?
No Ads
Zero advertisements anywhere in the operating system. Your desktop is yours, not a billboard.
No Tracking
No telemetry, no usage analytics, no data collection. What you do on your computer stays on your computer.
No Forced Updates
You decide when to update, what to update, and whether to update at all. Your machine, your schedule.
Open Source
Every line of code is auditable. Fork it, modify it, redistribute it. True software freedom.
Features
A complete desktop experience designed for power, security, and elegance.
Custom Desktop Shell
A purpose-built Wayland compositor with a tiling and floating hybrid layout, global search, virtual desktops, and a customizable panel system. Built in Rust with GPU-accelerated rendering via Vulkan.
Secure by Default
Every application runs in a capability-based sandbox. AppArmor profiles, seccomp filters, and filesystem namespaces enforce least-privilege access. No app can read your files without explicit permission.
Gaming Ready
First-class Vulkan 1.3+ support, DXVK and VKD3D-Proton pre-installed for Windows game compatibility, VoLTE-quality audio through PipeWire, and a built-in game launcher with Proton management.
Fast
Cold boot to desktop in under 8 seconds on NVMe. Idle RAM usage under 800 MB. Aggressive use of io_uring for async I/O, zstd-compressed Btrfs, and a tuned scheduler for desktop responsiveness.
29 Built-In Apps
File manager, terminal, text editor, image viewer, video player, music player, calculator, calendar, contacts, email client, web browser, settings, system monitor, screenshot tool, screen recorder, archive manager, disk utility, font viewer, PDF viewer, notes, weather, clock, maps, camera, voice recorder, document scanner, app store, firmware updater, and backup manager.
Enterprise Ready
Active Directory and LDAP integration, group policy support, centralized fleet management via MDM, full-disk LUKS2 encryption, secure boot with custom key enrollment, and SOC 2-aligned audit logging.
Architecture
Modern foundations. No legacy compromises.
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Kernel | Linux 6.8+ LTS + Rust modules |
| Languages | 70% Rust, 30% C |
| Display Server | Wayland (no X11 fallback) |
| Graphics | Vulkan 1.3+ (Mesa + NVIDIA) |
| Audio | PipeWire |
| Filesystem | Btrfs (zstd compression, snapshots) |
| Security | AppArmor + seccomp + capability sandbox |
| Package Format | .ospkg (deduplicated, signed, delta updates) |
| Containers | OCI-compatible runtime |
| Architectures | x86_64 + ARM64 |
How Mota OS compares
A desktop OS that respects you.
| Feature | Mota OS | Windows | macOS | Linux |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open source | ||||
| No ads | ||||
| No forced updates | ||||
| No telemetry by default | ||||
| Unified desktop | ||||
| App store with 15% revenue share | ||||
| Gaming | ||||
| Hardware freedom |
Developer & Driver SDK
Build native apps and hardware drivers for Mota OS.
Application SDK
Build native Mota OS applications with Rust, C, or any language that compiles to .ospkg. Access the desktop shell APIs, notification system, sandboxed filesystem, and hardware abstraction layer.
Explore the SDK →Driver SDK
Write kernel-mode and user-mode drivers for Mota OS. Support for Vulkan graphics drivers, USB peripherals, network adapters, storage controllers, and input devices with Rust safety guarantees.
Explore the SDK →Be ready at launch
Start building for Mota OS today. Access the developer SDK, read the documentation, and be first in the app store when we ship.