Fast, lightweight, and optimized for embedded smart devices. Now featuring a Robust, Cloud-Free, Private File Sharing Platform.
Get Started Now →Jambula OS is a lightweight, free, and open source Linux operating system customized for deployment on embedded single board computers (SBCs), such as the popular Raspberry Pi. This stable and efficient distribution is the ideal foundation for tech enthusiasts, developers, and the DIY/maker community, especially those in the smart home space. Designed for maximum resilience in internet or power challenged areas, Jambula OS prioritizes a 'local-first' architecture ensuring your projects and data remain reliable, even when the connection goes offline.
wget -P /tmp -c https://jambula.org/downloads/jambulaOS-202512-261012-img.7z
7za e /tmp/jambulaOS-202512-261012-img.7z
dd status=progress if=/tmp/sdcard.img of=/dev/sdb
jambula-setupEasily share documents and media privately with zero reliance on external cloud services. Your files, your rules.
A vast overhaul ensures the initial setup and onboarding process is smoother and faster than ever.
Ships with the latest Home Assistant version, offering all the newest features of this world-class, local-first smart home platform.
Runs smoothly on SBC boards like Raspberry Pi 5 which is ideal for automation and IoT hubs.
Includes a lightweight, reliable captive-portal system for WiFi hotspots and onboarding devices.
Fast and minimal by design making it perfect for low-resource hardware.
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