About Mantle OS

Mantle OS is a reproducible embedded Linux distribution built on Yocto LTS. Its identity is inspired by the geology of our planet — the layered structure of the Earth mirrors the architecture of the operating system itself.

At its core, Mantle OS is not a commercial product. It’s a personal and community-driven effort to build something solid, maintainable, and free — as in freedom. It’s designed to outlast trends, deliver reproducibility, and provide embedded developers with a complete foundation they can trust.

Layered Like the Earth

🌋 Vendor Stack (Inner Earth)

☁️ Software Stack (Atmosphere)

Philosophy

Mantle OS was founded on the principle of freedom over profit. It’s a gift to the embedded community — a stable base for those who value transparency, reproducibility, and control over their tools.

Rather than chasing revenue, Mantle OS seeks to elevate the quality of embedded Linux systems by doing the hard, unglamorous work: stabilizing layers, fixing broken frameworks, and bringing modern capabilities to Yocto-based systems.

In an era where most projects grow heavier and more dependent on web infrastructure, Mantle OS embraces simplicity, determinism, and the ability to build everything from source — on your own terms.

Scale and Capability

Code Names & Releases

Each Mantle OS release follows a geological naming theme, tracing the evolution of Earth’s mantle and crust — a metaphor for growth and transformation in software.

Early Development (0.x)

Version 1.X Series (Geologic)

Community & Future

Mantle OS grows quietly and steadily. It’s not built overnight, and it’s not built for flash. Contributions may take years, but they come — because quality, transparency, and engineering integrity stand the test of time.

If you believe in embedded freedom, reproducibility, and building things that last, Mantle OS welcomes you.