An early-stage (pre-alpha) open-source operating system based on Darwin, FreeBSD, and Apple open-source code that aims to be compatible with macOS applications and has no hardware restrictions.
We love macOS, but we're not a fan of the ever-closing hardware and ecosystem. So, we are creating ravynOS — an OS aimed to provide the finesse of macOS with the freedom of open source.
This is a developer preview intended for people building the system.
Project Goals
Features that you'd love.
We intend to bring many of the features you've come to love from macOS to ravynOS such as clean design, global menus, and drag-and-drop installs.
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Clean Design
A distract-free interface that puts your content first. Beautiful transparency, refined typography, and elegant spacing inspired by the best.
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Global Menus
Save vertical space and access commands consistently. The global menu bar separates application control from window content.
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Consistent Shortcuts
Muscle memory matters. Use the standard Command-key shortcuts you already know and love across the entire system.
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Simple Installs
No installers, no registries. Just drag the application bundle to your Applications folder and you're done.
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Familiar Folders
Feel at home with a standard hierarchy: Applications, System, Library, and Users. Everything is exactly where you expect it.
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Cocoa APIs
Native support for key frameworks. Developers can port existing Cocoa applications with minimal changes.
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Nifty Commands
Power at your fingertips. Use 'open', 'pbcopy', and other familiar terminal utilities to speed up your workflow.
Get Involved
Don't be shy, come talk.
If this sounds like your dream system, please help us make it a reality! We've got a Discord.
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Project Wiki
Documentation, troubleshooting, and guides. Help us keep it up to date!
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Discussions
Ask questions, share ideas, and engage with the community on GitHub.
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Join Chat
Real-time chat with the team and community.