Orbit OS is this crazy experiment I built for fun. It's basically an OS living right in your browser with a working package manager, AI, and a file system that actually saves your stuff.
Not gonna lie, it's not just some static site with 4 fake buttons. There's real logic running under the hood handling memory, windows, and apps.
Yep, it has a legit package manager. Just run apt install to grab games, tools, or whatever, and it saves to your quota. It even handles dependencies, which is pretty wild.
Hooks up to an AI API that doesn't just chat. It can output JSON to run system commands for you, like installing apps or clearing the screen (still testing this out tho ngl).
Keep an eye on what's eating up memory. Type processes to check PIDs or stop [name] to kill them. Proper BSOD included if things crash out.
It's got a full window system so you can drag MP4 and MP3 players around right over your terminal. Or just slack off and play Snake, Blackjack, or Tic-Tac-Toe.
Since it runs on the web, Orbit OS works on anything with a browser. TVs, Raspberry Pi, your smart fridge. If it has a screen and internet, you're good to go.
Lock it down with a password, write your own startup commands, and switch between 15+ themes to match your setup.
Orbit OS is basically this fake operating system I started in 2024 just messing around. It lives entirely in the browser and is just a fun sandbox. I wanted something that felt like a real OS, but didn't take itself too seriously.
Fun fact: I literally coded almost this entire thing on my phone.
Started out super basic. V2 got a bit messy because I tried adding way too much at once and broke half of it, but I learned a ton about how to actually manage the code.
This is where it started feeling real. Added more stuff, fixed older bugs, and got the system running smooth.
Added the wild stuff — advanced commands, the package manager, media windows, and deep customization. The core is pretty solid right now.
Orbit OS 4.4 is dropping later with an IndexedDB storage overhaul. I’ve always done major updates every year so I can refine it and add cool stuff without rushing.
The OS is currently hosted on Render rn, which is why the URL is https://orbitoss.onrender.com. It’s completely safe tho! I'll probably set up a real custom domain for it eventually.
Because the whole thing runs in your browser. It relies entirely on cookies and LocalStorage to save your files, themes, and settings. If you block cookies, use wild tracking protection, or use a weird browser, it's gonna break x_x. Stick to normal Chrome or Edge settings for the best vibe.
Yeah! I coded a lot of it on my phone but I also used Google Jules to help out with the logic. I didn’t have everything planned out — just tried stuff, broke it, fixed it, and broke it again. Even with AI helping, debugging is a pain sometimes. Just kept at it.
Because I did this for fun lol. I’m not trying to compete with Windows or Linux or pretend I made the next big OS. If making a real OS sounds easy, go ahead and try it. I’d rather build something I actually enjoy working on.
Right now, I'm keeping it closed-source. I just wanna focus on building it and adding my crazy ideas, rather than trying to make the code look perfect for other people.