余
Room for what matters
Clean surfaces, a clear hierarchy and room to breathe. An interface that helps you focus.
Less noise. More you.
Your system.
Your pace.
AmeOS is a FreeBSD-based operating system project, bringing Japanese minimalism and the freedom to make it yours.
Explore the project ↗雨A M E O S
ame@home ~ $ hello
雨
AmeOS / design concept
desktop AmeDE
theme amaterasu
feeling a little more you.
雨▱⌘›_♫⚙
01 / AmeDE desktopDESIGN CONCEPT · NOT A BUILD SCREENSHOT
Japanese minimalism✦Our own desktop, AmeDE✦Purple by default✦Freedom to be yourself
01 PHILOSOPHY
A quiet space
for big ideas.
Write code, make music, explore something new. AmeOS is envisioned as a personal workspace: clear, considered and shaped around your habits.
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Made for your habits
AmeOS is about choice, from the look of your desktop to the way you interact with the system.
雨
Character in the details
Muted colours, soft light and Japanese restraint. A distinctive atmosphere, thoughtfully composed.
02 / DESKTOP ENVIRONMENT
Meet
AmeDE.
Our own desktop environment sits at the heart of AmeOS. Essential tools stay close, while your desktop remains your space.
01 Top panel and compact dock
02 Quick access to the terminal
03 Widgets for everyday details
04 Themes and OLED options
AmeDE
›_ space for code
♫ and everything else
DESIGNED TO FEEL LIKE HOME
03 / SET THE MOOD
One world.
Different moods.
Choose a theme to change the desktop concept at the top of the page.
Early theme concepts. The final interface may change.
04 THE ROAD AHEAD
It starts with an idea.
AmeOS is at an early stage. This is a direction for development, with no fixed release date.
Find our character
Project philosophy, visual language, the AmeDE concept and core workflows.
Concept stage
Build the system
FreeBSD is the foundation. Next come an AmeDE prototype and integration of the system components.
Open it to others
Test builds, documentation and improvements to everyday use based on feedback.
05 / A LITTLE MORE
Good questions.
Can I install AmeOS yet?
There is no installable build published yet. The project is currently developing the system and AmeDE concepts. The desktop above is an interactive design concept.
What is AmeOS based on?
AmeOS will be based on FreeBSD. Our own desktop environment, AmeDE, is being designed around this foundation.
What is AmeDE?
AmeDE is the desktop environment envisioned for AmeOS, with a top panel, dock, quick terminal access, widgets and its own themes.
What does the name mean?
The Japanese word 雨（あめ）means “rain”. It captures the project's mood: calm, soft light and space for your thoughts.
06 / STAY IN TOUCH
Let's keep in touch.
Code, other projects and ways to support development.