Genode
The desktop system Sculpt based on Genode | |
| Developer | Genode Labs |
|---|---|
| Written in | C++ |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | 2008 |
| Latest release | 25.05 / 28 May 2025 |
| Repository | github |
| Marketing target | Desktop computers Embedded systems |
| Available in | English |
| Platforms | ARM, RISC-V, x86-64 |
| Kernel type | Microkernel |
| Userland | Genode, POSIX |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only and commercial |
| Official website | genode |
Genode is a novel OS architecture that aims to improve software safety by applying a strict organizational structure to all software components including device drivers, system services, and applications.
Within the Genode project, the Operating System framework is an open-source tool kit for building highly secure component-based operating systems, whereas Sculpt is a pre-built distribution for personal computers and smartphones.
Genode is frequently used in academia for computer science research.