CHOROS
A ground-up, AI-first operating system. Built on a graph architecture with capability-based security.
“You don't learn the OS,
you just prompt it.”
Before
# Parse documentation
# Remember flags and syntax
After
ChorOS shifts computing from learned skill to natural conversation. The interface is prompt-driven. The OS is cognition.
Core Principles
Three foundational ideas that make ChorOS fundamentally different
The Interface is Conversation
Forget memorizing commands, paths, or permissions. ChorOS shifts computing from learned skill to natural conversation. You simply talk, text or voice, and the OS interprets, reasons, and acts. Capabilities and permissions ensure computation is completed safely.
No command memorization required
Voice or text input
Natural language understanding
Everything is a Graph
All system resources - files, processes, devices, and even user sessions - are modeled as nodes in a typed graph. Edges represent relationships and carry capability tokens. This unified abstraction lets the LLM reason about system state semantically and safely.
Unified resource model
Semantic reasoning by LLM
Natural queries: “files I edited last week”
Capabilities, Not Permissions
Traditional OS permissions are brittle. ChorOS uses 128-bit unforgeable tokens for access control. Every edge in the graph requires a capability token with rights embedded directly.
128-bit unforgeable tokens
Instant global revocation
Complete audit trails
Principle of least authority by design
The Orchestration Under the Hood
Multiple services harmonizing under an AI conductor 🎼
Core Services
Intelligence Layer
Human Interface
Request Flow: “Computer, summarize this audio”
Technical Specifications
Built for performance, security, and flexibility
Languages & Stack
AI Models
Hardware Support
- • Raspberry Pi 5
- • Standard x86_64 systems
- • ARM64 devices
- • High-end workstations
Architecture
Private Mainframe Computing
Local networks orchestrate distributed AI workloads. Each device becomes a node in a larger compute fabric, increasing capabilities and speed while maintaining privacy-first edge computing principles.
Why ChorOS
Built for the future of computing
Local Mainframe Computing
Orchestrate local networks of devices into a unified compute fabric. Privacy-first edge computing with distributed AI workloads.
- ✓Local network orchestration
- ✓Distributed AI processing
- ✓Privacy-first architecture
- ✓Automatic load balancing
Natural Workflows
Stop memorizing commands. Just describe what you want in plain language and let the OS handle the complexity.
- ✓Voice or text commands
- ✓Media processing without docs
- ✓Semantic file organization
- ✓Context-aware operations
Developer Experience
Write skills, not apps. Integrate with external services via MCP. Graph-native APIs make complex operations simple.
- ✓Skills over traditional apps
- ✓MCP integration support
- ✓Graph-native APIs
- ✓Linux VM for POSIX tools
Enterprise Security
Capability-based access control provides fine-grained security by design. Complete audit trails for compliance.
- ✓Unforgeable capability tokens
- ✓Complete audit trails
- ✓Instant token revocation
- ✓Zero-trust by design
See It in Action
Watch ChorOS running on Raspberry Pi 5
Demo video coming soon
Boot ChorOS on Raspberry Pi 5
Say: “Computer, convert this recording to text”
LLM routes through Linux VM, processes with whisper.cpp
The Pipeline
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Beta Release
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⚠️ Beta Software: ChorOS is in active development. Expect bugs, breaking changes, and frequent updates. Not recommended for production use.
→ Installation Instructions
curl -O https://releases.choros.dev/choros-latest.imgdd if=choros-latest.img of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress# First boot will guide you through configuration→ System Requirements
- CPU: 64-bit ARM or x86_64 processor
- RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
- Storage: 16GB minimum, 32GB+ recommended
- Network: Internet connection for cloud AI models
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ChorOS