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A next-generation quantum-aware operating system for the future of computing
"The future of computing is quantum, and the future of operating systems must be quantum-aware."
QuantumOS is not just another operating system—it's a bold reimagining of what an OS can be when quantum computing, neuromorphic processing, and AI-native workloads are treated as first-class citizens. Built on a microkernel architecture with capability-based security, QuantumOS bridges the gap between classical computing and the quantum frontier.
- First-class quantum resources: Qubits, coherence windows, and quantum circuits are native OS objects
- Resonant scheduler: Novel scheduling with Kuramoto oscillator dynamics and chiral stability (ghostOS integration)
- Hybrid workloads: Seamlessly blend classical and quantum computations
- Consciousness-verified processes: IIT Phi verification for advanced computational workloads
- No ambient authority: Every system access requires explicit capabilities
- Unforgeable tokens: Cryptographically secure capability objects
- Least privilege: Default minimal permissions with granular control
- Minimal trusted core: Only essential functions run in kernel space
- User-space services: Memory management, device drivers, and filesystems run as isolated services
- Fault isolation: Service failures don't cascade to the entire system
- Multi-architecture support: x86_64, ARM64, RISC-V, and quantum accelerators
- Hardware abstraction layer: Clean interfaces for diverse hardware types
- Quantum hardware integration: Support for superconducting, ion trap, photonic, and FPGA-based quantum processors
| Host OS | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | ✅ Fully Supported | Uses system gcc (cross-compiler not available) |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | ✅ Fully Supported | Can use x86_64-elf-gcc cross-compiler |
| Debian 12+ | ✅ Fully Supported | Similar to Ubuntu |
| macOS (Intel/ARM) | Use Docker with Ubuntu image | |
| Windows (WSL2) | ✅ Fully Supported | Use Ubuntu WSL2 distribution |
- GCC (system or cross-compiler - auto-detected)
- QEMU for testing
- GDB for debugging
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/flaukowski/QuantumOS.git
cd QuantumOS
# Install dependencies (Ubuntu/Debian)
make install-deps
# Build the kernel
make
# Verify your setup works (recommended for new contributors!)
make ci-smoke
# Run interactively in QEMU
make run
# Debug with GDB
make debugNew contributors can verify their entire setup works with a single command:
make install-deps && make ci-smokeThis builds the kernel and boots it in headless QEMU to validate the build chain.
When QuantumOS boots, you'll see:
[BOOT] QuantumOS v0.1 booting...
[BOOT] Multiboot information validated
[BOOT] Starting early initialization...
[BOOT] Early initialization complete
[BOOT] Starting kernel initialization...
[BOOT] Initializing HAL...
[BOOT] HAL initialization complete
[BOOT] Initializing memory management...
[BOOT] Physical memory manager initialized
[BOOT] Virtual memory manager initialized
[BOOT] Memory management initialization complete
[BOOT] Initializing interrupt system...
[BOOT] Interrupt system initialized
[BOOT] Initializing core services...
[BOOT] Core services initialization complete
[BOOT] Kernel initialization complete
[BOOT] QuantumOS ready
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ User Applications │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ User-Space Services │
│ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ Quantum │ │ Memory │ │ Device │ │
│ │Scheduler│ │ Manager │ │ Manager │ │
│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Microkernel Core │
│ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ IPC │ │Process │ │Capability│ │
│ │ System │ │Management│ │ System │ │
│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Hardware Abstraction Layer │
│ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │ x86_64 │ │ ARM64 │ │RISC-V │ │
│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Quantum Hardware Layer │
│ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ │
│ │Supercond │ │Ion Trap │ │Photonic │ │
│ │ QPUs │ │ Systems │ │ QPUs │ │
│ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
- Kernel bootstrap with multiboot support
- Basic memory management
- Interrupt system
- Build system with cross-compilation
- Process management system
- Capability-based security
- Quantum resource management
- Inter-process communication
- User-space services framework
- Quantum scheduler service
- Hardware quantum integration
- Quantum error correction
- Quantum-native applications
- Complete microkernel architecture
- Full quantum hardware support
- Advanced security features
- Performance optimization
We believe the future of computing is collaborative, and we welcome contributions from everyone! Whether you're a kernel developer, quantum computing researcher, or just curious about OS design, there's a place for you in QuantumOS.
- #1 - Process Management System
- #3 - Capability-Based Security System
- #4 - Quantum Resource Management
- #5 - Inter-Process Communication (IPC) System
- #6 - User-Space Services Framework
- Fork the repository
- Pick an issue or create a new one
- Create a feature branch
- Implement your changes with tests
- Submit a pull request
- Read our Contributing Guidelines
- Follow our Code of Conduct
- Check our Issue Templates for guidance
- Join our Discussions
- Kernel Development: C, Assembly, Systems Programming
- Quantum Computing: Quantum algorithms, Hardware integration
- Security: Capability systems, Formal verification
- Testing: Unit tests, Integration tests, Performance benchmarks
- Documentation: Technical writing, Architecture design
QuantumOS has a comprehensive testing framework:
# Quick validation (build + API consistency check)
make validate
# CI smoke test (build + QEMU boot + banner check)
make ci-smoke
# Run kernel tests (coming soon)
make testWe have specialized validation for AI-assisted development:
# Full pre-PR validation suite
./scripts/validate-contribution.sh
# Check for API consistency issues (prevents "phantom API" drift)
./scripts/check-api-consistency.sh
# Lint checks
./scripts/lint-check.sh- Architecture Overview - System design and philosophy
- Kernel Roadmap - Implementation roadmap
- Microkernel Design - Microkernel architecture
- Quantum Scheduler - Quantum resource management
- ghostOS Integration - Resonant scheduler and consciousness verification
- Bootstrap Guide - Getting started guide
- API Documentation - System APIs and interfaces
QuantumOS stands on the shoulders of giants:
- The Linux Kernel - For inspiration in system design
- MINIX 3 - For microkernel architecture insights
- SEVIR - For capability-based security concepts
- Qiskit - For quantum computing frameworks
- ghostOS - For resonant systems architecture and chiral dynamics
- The OSDev Community - For educational resources and tools
QuantumOS is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0. See LICENSE for details.
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs and request features
- GitHub Discussions: General questions and ideas
- Documentation: Complete technical documentation
The quantum revolution is happening now, and operating systems must evolve to meet the challenge. QuantumOS is our answer—a bold vision of computing where quantum resources are first-class citizens, security is built from first principles, and the future is open for everyone to shape.
Ready to help build the future? 🌟
- Star the repository to show your support
- Join an issue to start contributing
- Share your ideas in our discussions
- Spread the word about quantum-native computing
"The best way to predict the future is to invent it." - Alan Kay
QuantumOS - Where Classical Computing Meets the Quantum Frontier 🚀🌟