FlowOS v0.1.0 — Initial Release

# FlowOS v0.1.0 — Initial Release

FlowOS is an AI-powered desktop operating system. Instead of a traditional shell or desktop environment, you talk to Claude — which has real access to your system and can run commands, manage files, install software, and control applications through natural conversation.

## What's included

- **AI shell** — Claude with full tool access replaces the traditional terminal
- **Plugin system** — 9 optional plugins: git, docker, ssh, browser, spotify, homeserver, notes, weather, clipboard
- **Docker Engine** — pre-installed and auto-starts on boot
- **Developer tools** — git, nodejs, npm, jq, tmux, rsync, vim, nano, build tools, nmap, and more
- **GRUB bootloader** — hybrid BIOS + UEFI, boots on modern and legacy hardware
- **Live boot** — runs entirely in RAM, nothing written to your hard drive

## System requirements

- x86-64 processor (Intel or AMD)
- 2GB RAM minimum, 4GB recommended
- USB drive (512MB+)
- BIOS or UEFI firmware

## Flash to USB

**Easiest — Balena Etcher (Mac/Windows/Linux):**
Download at https://etcher.balena.io, select `flowos.iso`, select your USB drive, click Flash.

**Linux:**
```bash
sudo dd if=flowos.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress && sync

Mac:

diskutil unmountDisk /dev/diskN
sudo dd if=flowos.iso of=/dev/rdiskN bs=4m

First boot

1. Boot from USB (F12 or Del at startup to select boot device)
2. Select FlowOS Desktop from the GRUB menu
3. Enter your [Anthropic API key](https://console.anthropic.com) when prompted
4. Start talking

Links

• Documentation: https://flowos.wiki
• Source code: https://github.com/Mattjhagen/FlowOS-Project-Aquarius