> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Exodia OS is a Linux Distro for Cybersecurity Enthusiasts - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/exodia-os/ - Published: 2023-06-26T10:32:47.000Z - Updated: 2023-12-22T07:40:36.000Z - Description: A new alternative to Kali Linux fans. What do you think? - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: First Look, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 Are you a cybersecurity enthusiast tired of using the same old Kali Linux or other [popular distros for hacking](https://itsfoss.com/linux-hacking-penetration-testing/)? Well, then we have got an alternative for you that might pique your interest. Let us take a look at Exodia OS. ## Exodia OS: Overview ⭐ ![a screenshot of the neofetch output on exodia os](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/1_Exodia_Neofetch.png) Exodia OS is a **highly customizable Arch-based distro** that has been built keeping cybersecurity experts and their use-cases in mind. It has been developed by a team of cybersecurity experts based out of Egypt, collectively known as the **Cyb3rTh1eveZ** Team. Exodia OS comes equipped with many features, some of the most notable ones include: - **A host of pre-installed Cybersecurity tools** - **Native TUI apps support** - **Microsoft PowerShell integration** - **Support for AUR repos** So, without any further ado, let's dig into Exodia OS and see what it has to offer. 🚧 Exodia OS is a fairly new distribution released in 2022\. We do not recommend using it for production use-cases, you must test it thoroughly in a VM or a test machine first. ### Initial Impressions Exodia OS uses the **Calamares installer** for handling the installation duties. The install experience is just about what you would expect from Calamares. ![a screenshot of the exodia os installer](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/2_Exodia_Install_Progress.png) When everything is set, you will be rebooted into a lovely looking login screen, that has all the usual options, with a nice wallpaper completing the look. ![a screenshot of the login screen on exodia os](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/3_Exodia_Login_Screen.png) After logging in, you are greeted by a **modern-looking desktop** with a very functional taskbar at the top which shows important system info, and gives you access to various apps/utilities. ![a screenshot of exodia os's desktop](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/4_Exodia_Desktop.png) The file manager on Exodia OS is pretty resourceful, and familiar to use. It is easy to get used to it. ![a screenshot of the file manager on exodia os](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/5_Exodia_File_Manager.png) We also checked out the **Microsoft PowerShell integration**, it works quite well. It comes pre-installed/pre-configured with [**Oh My Posh**](https://ohmyposh.dev/docs/?ref=itsfoss.com) enhancing the looks of the shell. ![a screenshot of the powershell integration on exodia os](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/6_Exodia_Powershell.png) Exodia OS also consists of a **repo with** **over 400 pentesting tools** at your disposal. You can make use of them for accomplishing a plethora of pentesting tasks. ![a screenshot of the pentest repo info on exodia os](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/06/7_Exodia_Pentest_Repo.png) **Did we face any issues while testing Exodia OS?** Yes! It is not as polished as Kali Linux. When my colleague, [Sreenath](https://itsfoss.com/author/sreenath/), tested Exodia OS, he encountered a few issues. One was the welcome screen not going away, he had to use '**xkill**' to make it go away. Then there is the PGP signature error or invalid/corrupt package that he faced, which can possibly be fixed by following their [post-install guide](https://exodia-os.github.io/exodia-website/quickstart/post-install?ref=itsfoss.com). Though keep in mind that, we tested Exodia OS as a virtual machine, maybe these issues will not be there with bare metal. Exodia OS seems to be a good package, albeit with a few niggles here and there. It can be a decent alternative to Kali Linux. **Suggested Read** 📖 [10 Best Linux Distributions for Hacking & Pen Testing \[2023\]The best Linux distros that can help you learn hacking and pentesting.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSMunif Tanjim![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/distros-for-hacking-and-penetration-testing.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-hacking-penetration-testing/) ## 📥 Download Exodia OS Exodia OS offers three editions, one is '**Home**', the general purpose one, another is '**Predator**' made specifically for Acer Predator laptops, and finally '**Wireless**', that comes with over 400 pre-installed tools for pen testing. You can head over to its [official website](https://exodia-os.github.io/exodia-website/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) to grab the ISO of your choice and explore more about it. [Exodia 'Home' (Google Drive)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/187W3tQGvdGKPIHtuPNm6xDITaMq1ep5F/view?usp=share%5Flink&ref=itsfoss.com) If you are interested in going through the source code of Exodia OS, then you can head over to its [GitHub repo](https://github.com/Exodia-OS?ref=itsfoss.com). 💬 *Share your thoughts in the comments down below.*