KAIROS is a deployment automation toolkit for Reticulum based mesh networks. It provides scripts, configurations, and documentation to help communities deploy their own resilient communications infrastructure with minimal technical expertise required.

Reticulum is a powerful cryptographic mesh networking protocol, but deploying it requires:

• Understanding complex networking concepts
• Manual configuration of LoRa radios
• VPS setup and hardening
• Reticulum parameter tuning
• Integration of multiple components

For non-technical users or time limited organizers, this is a barrier.

Kairos provides:

• One command deployment scripts - Automated VPS backbone and node setup
• Hardware auto config - Plug and play RNode detection and flashing with your own PHY settings
• Reference architectures - Proven patterns you can replicate to seed local communitiies
• Comprehensive documentation - Guides that teach concepts, not just commands
• Operational security guidance - OPSEC practices built into deployment

Minimum setup (single node):

• Computer: Raspberry Pi 3+, 4, 5, Zero, or x86 (1GB RAM minimum)
• LoRa Radio: Heltec v3, LILYGO T-Beam, or compatible RNode device
• USB cable: Data cable (not charge only)
• Power supply: For continuous operation

Recommended for community deployment:

• Multiple nodes: Mix of Pi and x86 for different roles
• External antennas: Improved range for fixed installations
• Battery backup: UPS or solar for resilience
• VPS servers: Optional global connectivity (3+ in different regions)

Supported hardware:

• Computers: Raspberry Pi (Zero, 3, 4, 5), x86 desktops/laptops, mini-PCs
• LoRa devices: Heltec v3, LILYGO T-Beam, LoRa32, compatible ESP32+SX127x/SX126x
• Displays: Pimoroni ST7789, 3.5" TFT for status monitoring

Currently works on: Debian, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS, Arch Linux

• Pre-configured Reticulum environment
• RNode flashing tools included
• No installation required
• Leaves no trace on host

(Prebuilt images coming soon - for now, use deployment scripts)

RNode Gateway: Pi + LoRa + WiFi AP

• Plug and play community access point with AP
• Web interface for non-technical users accessible on personal devices
• LCD status display to monitor Reticulum Pi Node

RNode Box: Pi Zero + LoRa + solar

• Field deployable repeater/relay
• Battery + solar power
• Weatherproof enclosure capable
• Hardware monitoring optional

NodeZero HUB (reference implementation coming soon):

• Operator: enigma
• Scale: Multi-city (Detroit/Boston/Cleveland)
• Infrastructure: 3 VPS (Japan, Europe, US)
• Nodes: 10 active (mix of Pi, VM, PC, and LoRa)
• Use case: Kairos Playground for testing with friends

This is one example. Your deployment will be different based on:

• Community size and geography
• Threat model and security needs
• Budget and technical capacity
• Specific use cases

KAIROS provides the tools. You design your network.

Core components:

• Reticulum Network Stack - Mesh routing protocol (Mark Qvist)
• RNode - LoRa radio firmware (Mark Qvist)
• MeshChat - Web messaging UI (Liam Cottle)
• Nomadnet - Mesh services platform (Mark Qvist)
• WireGuard - VPN backbone connectivity

KAIROS is deployment automation - scripts and documentation that make these components deployable by non-experts.

Comprehensive guides at: https://jackcox15.github.io/Kairos/

KAIROS represents a different approach to technology:

No app stores, no subscriptions, no platforms.

No company, no terms of service, no data collection.

Open source tools for communities to build their own infrastructure.

Sovereignty: Communities own and operate their infrastructure
Resilience: Multiple redundant paths, graceful degradation
Privacy: End-to-end encryption, minimal metadata
Accessibility: Complex tech made usable
Mutual Aid: Knowledge shared freely, not sold

Deploy mesh for coordinating disaster response, resource distribution, and community care without dependency on infrastructure that fails during crises.

Secure communications for organizing actions, coordinating logistics, maintaining operations under surveillance or in hostile environments.

Infrastructure to protect sources and maintain communications when corporate platforms face censorship or compromise.

Backup communications when cellular/internet fails. Pre-deployed, tested, ready when needed.

Communications outside surveillance capitalism while maintaining usability for non-technical members.

KAIROS stands on the shoulders of:

Mark Qvist (@markqvist) - Creator of Reticulum, RNode, Nomadnet, LXMF. This project would not exist without Mark's foundational work on the protocol and ecosystem.

Liam Cottle (@liamcottle) - Creator of MeshChat web interface, providing an accessible UI for Reticulum messaging.

KAIROS is integration work - taking excellent FOSS tools and making them deployable by communities who need resilient communications.

Build infrastructure that lasts. Share knowledge freely. Own your communications.