Desktop Edition
Flexible system
Mutable root, pacman & AUR, full control.
Download · Draft OS 2026.2 “Blueprint”
Get Draft OS
Pick an edition and architecture, always verify the checksum, and write the image to USB. Released July 28, 2026, Linux kernel 6.19.
Immutable Edition
Immutable system
Atomic updates, rollbacks, apps via Flatpak.
Not sure which to pick? See the detailed edition comparison.
Images & checksums
Files to download
Download from the nearest mirror. After downloading, always verify the SHA-256 — it's your guarantee the image isn't corrupted or tampered with.
Desktop Edition
| Architecture | File | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| x86-64 recommended | draftos-2026.2-desktop-x86_64.iso | 2.4 GB | ISO · .torrent · mirrors |
| AArch64 | draftos-2026.2-desktop-aarch64.iso | 2.3 GB | ISO · .torrent · mirrors |
Immutable Edition
| Architecture | File | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| x86-64 recommended | draftos-2026.2-immutable-x86_64.iso | 3.1 GB | ISO · .torrent · mirrors |
| AArch64 | draftos-2026.2-immutable-aarch64.iso | 3.0 GB | ISO · .torrent · mirrors |
GPG signature. Every image is signed with the Draft OS release key. Fingerprint: A1B2 C3D4 E5F6 7890 1234 5678 90AB CDEF 1234 5678. Import the key and verify the .sig file for maximum assurance.
SHA-256 checksums
9f2c1a7b…abcdef draftos-2026.2-desktop-x86_64.iso 1b8e0d3f…7e6f24 draftos-2026.2-desktop-aarch64.iso c4a90e17…abfe61 draftos-2026.2-immutable-x86_64.iso 7d1f3a9c…3f6120 draftos-2026.2-immutable-aarch64.iso
Values shown are examples. Always take the real sums from the SHA256SUMS file next to the image.
1. Verify the checksum
Make sure the downloaded image is intact. The command should report a sum matching the one in SHA256SUMS.
$ sha256sum -c SHA256SUMS --ignore-missing draftos-2026.2-desktop-x86_64.iso: OK
2. Write the image to USB
You'll need an 8 GB+ flash drive. All data on it will be erased. Find the device name with lsblk and use it in place of sdX.
$ sudo dd if=draftos-2026.2-desktop-x86_64.iso \
of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress oflag=sync
On Windows and macOS, use a graphical tool — Fedora Media Writer, balenaEtcher or Ventoy. They're cross-platform and need no command line.
3. Install
Boot from USB (usually F12, F2 or Del at power-on). In the live environment, launch the installer:
- Desktop Edition — the graphical Calamares installer: disk partitioning, environment choice, user creation, encryption.
- Immutable Edition — the installer deploys the immutable image and sets up the bootloader for atomic updates.
We recommend enabling full-disk encryption (LUKS) right in the installer if the device holds personal data. More in the security docs.
4. After install
The first boot walks you through language, region and updates. Then head to the getting-started guide for basic setup, installing apps and handy commands.
Need a hand installing?
A step-by-step guide and a friendly community are here if something goes sideways.