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JumpDev OS

A portable Linux development environment with AI coding tools pre-installed.
Runs from USB on any x86_64 machine.


What is JumpDev OS?

A complete development environment that runs from a USB drive. Claude Code and a modern desktop, ready to go. No installation. No configuration.

Equipped for serious development. Great for developers leveraging AI or vibecoders building their first project.


Why JumpDev?

Clean & Focused

No bloat. A modern Hyprland desktop with what you need to code.

Portable

Runs from USB on any PC. Your environment stays consistent across machines. Install to disk anytime to make it permanent.

Persistent

Optional persistence saves files and settings between reboots.


Features

AI-Assisted Development

  • Claude Code — Anthropic's AI coding assistant

Desktop

  • Hyprland with Catppuccin Mocha theme
  • Keyboard and mouse friendly

Tools

  • Docker, Git, Neovim, Tmux
  • Firefox
  • Standard development utilities

Quick Start

  1. Download the latest ISO from Releases
  2. Flash to a USB drive using Ventoy, Rufus, or Etcher
  3. Boot from USB
  4. Code — open a terminal and type claude

Commands

jumpdev help          # Show all commands
jumpdev setup         # Run first-time setup
jumpdev set-api-key   # Configure your Anthropic API key
jumpdev doctor        # Check system health

Requirements

  • USB drive: 16GB+ recommended, USB 3.0 or faster
  • Machine: x86_64 PC with USB boot support
  • API key: Anthropic API key for Claude Code (console.anthropic.com)

Status

In active development.

  • Bootable live environment
  • Claude Code pre-installed
  • Modern desktop
  • First-boot setup wizard
  • Persistence on real hardware
  • Install-to-disk option

Roadmap

  • ARM64 support

License

MIT

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