KhOS 🛡️

KhOS is a custom, lightweight, Debian-based Linux distribution built specifically for CTF players, security enthusiasts, and reverse engineers. It comes pre-packaged with essential reversing tools, security utilities, and a clean, familiar Windows-style XFCE desktop optimized for virtual machines.

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⚡ Key Highlights

• Base: Debian 12 (Bookworm)
• Desktop Environment: XFCE4 (Windows-style workflow with Whisker Menu)
• Memory Footprint: Sub-500 MB idle RAM usage
• VM Ready: Out-of-the-box auto-resizing, clipboard sharing, and display scaling via X11 integration
• Pre-installed Tooling:
  • Browser: Brave Browser (Prepped for proxy switching)
  • Reverse Engineering: Ghidra Suite, GDB, Pwntools, Binwalk
  • Network & Pentest: Nmap, Wireshark, Tshark, Netcat, Socat, Tcpdump
  • Web & Password Cracking: Nikto, SQLmap, Hydra, John the Ripper, Hashcat

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📥 Download ISO

You can download the bootable hybrid ISO directly:

Direct Download Link: KhOS Hybrid ISO

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🛠️ Recommended VM Configuration (VirtualBox / VMware)

Resource	Recommended	Minimum
RAM	4 GB	2 GB
vCPU	2 - 4 Cores	1 Core
Storage	30 GB	20 GB
Graphics Controller	VMSVGA (128 MB VRAM)	VMSVGA (64 MB)
Features	Bidirectional Clipboard & Drag'n'Drop	Standard

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🏗️ Building From Source

KhOS is built using Debian's native live-build framework. To recreate the image locally:

# 1. Install live-build dependencies
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y live-build debootstrap squashfs-tools xorriso

# 2. Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/z41hk/KhOS.git
cd KhOS

# 3. Initialize configuration
lb config \
  --distribution bookworm \
  --binary-images iso-hybrid \
  --archive-areas "main contrib non-free non-free-firmware" \
  --system live

# 4. Compile the ISO
sudo lb build