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Ant Linux

Lightweight. Efficient. True dark. LLM-integrated for a smarter desktop.

A fast Arch-based distro delivering a clean, minimal experience with a small footprint — now supercharged by an integrated Large Language Model (LLM).

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About Ant Linux

Overview

Ant Linux

Lightweight. Efficient. True dark. Now with integrated LLM for a smarter desktop.

Ant Linux is a fast Arch-based distribution designed for minimalism and performance. It delivers a clean, intuitive experience with a small footprint — and integrates a Large Language Model (LLM) to supercharge everyday tasks.

Why Ant Linux

Flexibility

Choose your packages, desktop environments, and window managers to match your workflow.

Control

Transparent, manual configuration gives you deep understanding and ownership of your system.

Rolling Release

Continuous updates bring the latest software and security fixes without waiting.

User-Driven

An active, supportive community and open development model.

Key Features

Lightweight & Fast

Optimized packages and minimal footprint deliver snappy performance and rapid boot.

LLM Integration

NLP, code generation, info retrieval, and task automation — right on your desktop.

Minimal Design

Distraction-free interface with tasteful aesthetics and smooth motion.

Always Up-to-Date

Rolling release foundation keeps your system current and secure.

Build Process

Built with Archiso

Archiso powers fully customized Arch Linux live images for Ant Linux.

  • Customization: Select packages, DEs (GNOME, KDE, XFCE), WMs (i3, dwm), bootloaders (GRUB, systemd-boot), kernel versions, and add scripts.
  • Flexibility: Create live CDs, server images, or custom distributions.
  1. Prepare a build environment (VM or partition).
  2. Install Archiso via pacman.
  3. Create archiso.conf with your configuration.
  4. Run archiso with options to build your ISO.

Tested On

OSAnt Linux (Arch-based)
Host82K1 IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6
Kernel6.10.5-arch1-1
Packages1325 (pacman)
Resolution1920x1080
DEPlasma 6.1.4
WMKWin
ThemeBreeze-Dark / Breeze
IconsGruvbox-Plus-Dark
Terminalxfce4-terminal
CPUIntel i5-11320H (8) @ 4.5GHz
GPUIris Xe + GTX 1650 Max-Q
Memory2.5GiB / 15.4GiB

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