Download Lunar Linux

The Lunar Linux daily ISO is generated automatically by the project's Jenkins continuous integration infrastructure.

It is the recommended starting point for new installations because it reflects the current state of the Moonbase.

Daily Build

ISO: lunar-1.8.0-daily-20260610-x86_64.iso

Why a Daily Build?

Current Moonbase

Daily images are built from the current state of Lunar's module collection.

Jenkins CI

The ISO is generated automatically by the Lunar Linux build infrastructure.

Fresh starting point

New installations start closer to today's system instead of old media.

Before you install

Lunar Linux is primarily source-based. Most software is compiled locally on the target machine.

Installation and upgrades may take longer than on binary distributions, but the result is a system built with the administrator's choices.

Expect a hands-on installation process, optional dependency decisions, and a system that remains close to traditional Linux administration.

What comes next?

Build from source

Most modules are compiled locally on the machine where they will run.

Optional dependencies

Choose what functionality is enabled and what remains outside the system.

KISS design

Lunar favors simple, readable and transparent system behavior.

Shell-script driven

Modules and their management system are based on shell scripts.

Close to upstream

Software is kept close to upstream sources with minimal visible patching.

Administrator focused

Lunar is made for users who want to understand and control Linux.