Security by Default.
Beauty by Design.
A hardened Arch Linux distribution with a stunning Hyprland desktop.
Perfect for developers and content creators who care about privacy.
Hardened From the Kernel Up
No telemetry. No tracking. Just a secure system that respects your privacy. Multiple layers of protection work together silently.
AppArmor
Mandatory Access Control
nftables Firewall
Network Protection
ClamAV
Antivirus Scanning
LUKS2
Full Disk Encryption
Kernel Hardening
Exploit Mitigations
Audit Framework
Security Monitoring
Manage Security with Aegis Armor
A beautiful GTK4 app to configure your security settings
Aegis Armor
Security configuration center
Beautiful and Fast
Hyprland compositor with buttery smooth animations, rounded corners, and blur effects. A desktop that's a joy to use.
Yes, NVIDIA Just Works
We know the pain of NVIDIA on Linux. Aegis comes with open kernel modules, proper Wayland support, and all the right environment variables set.
- Open Kernel Modulesnvidia-open-dkms for better stability
- Hardware Video AccelerationVA-API & VDPAU pre-configured
- NVENC for StreamingGPU encoding for OBS, gpu-screen-recorder
Built For You
Whether you write code or create content, Aegis has the tools you need.
For Developers
Rust, Python, Go, TypeScript. Docker, Kubernetes, and a terminal setup that just works. 40+ VSCode extensions pre-configured.
For Creators
Stream and record with OBS Studio. Professional audio with EasyEffects. Elgato hardware integration built-in.
System Tools Made Beautiful
Aegis includes custom GTK4/Libadwaita apps for common system tasks. Beautiful, consistent, and designed for the Catppuccin theme.
🎉 Aegis Welcome
First-run onboarding wizard that introduces new users to Aegis features, keyboard shortcuts, and helps configure initial settings.
Welcome to Aegis Linux
Security by Default. Beauty by Design.
📦 Aegis Updates
A friendly GUI for pacman and yay. Check for updates, review packages, and install with a single click. Works with both official repos and AUR.
🖥️ Aegis Displays
Configure monitor arrangement, resolution, refresh rate, scaling, and VRR. Changes persist via Hyprland configuration files.
💾 Aegis Backup
Create and restore system snapshots with Timeshift or Snapper. Automatic scheduling keeps your system protected.
Open Source & Community Driven
Aegis is built in the open. Star us on GitHub, report issues, or contribute code.
Ready to Try Aegis?
Download the ISO and boot it up. Installation takes about 10 minutes.
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