CX Linux

The AI-Native Linux Distribution
Agentic system administration, real-time context awareness, and seamless AI orchestration.

Installation • Features • Quick Start • Platforms • License

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What is CX Linux?

CX Linux is an AI-native operating system that simplifies system administration through natural language. It provides an intelligent terminal interface that understands your intent, automates complex tasks, and learns from your workflow.

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🚀 Installation

APT Repository (Recommended)

# Add CX Linux repository
curl -fsSL https://repo.cxlinux.com/key.gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/cxlinux.gpg
echo "deb [signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/cxlinux.gpg] https://repo.cxlinux.com/apt stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/cxlinux.list

# Install CX Terminal
sudo apt update && sudo apt install cx-terminal

Build from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/cxlinux-ai/cx-core.git
cd cx-core

# Build
cargo build --release

# Install
sudo cp target/release/cx /usr/local/bin/

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✨ Features

Command	Description
cx ask	Ask questions in natural language, get intelligent responses
cx status	System health check and status overview
cx demo	Interactive demo of CX Linux capabilities

Core Capabilities

• Natural Language Interface: Execute complex tasks with simple commands
• AI Side-Panel: Integrated LLM panel (Ctrl+Space) with full terminal context
• Voice Support: Hands-free operations via native audio capture
• Workflow Learning: Local models that learn your command patterns
• Command Blocks: Visual output grouping with interactive AI diagnosis

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🖥️ Supported Platforms

Distribution	Versions
Ubuntu	20.04 LTS, 22.04 LTS, 24.04 LTS
Debian	11 (Bullseye), 12 (Bookworm)
Fedora	39, 40, 41
CentOS	Stream 9

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🏁 Quick Start

# Check system status
cx status

# Ask a question
cx ask "How do I install Docker?"

# Run the interactive demo
cx demo

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🏗️ Architecture

• Frontend: GPU-accelerated terminal (based on WezTerm)
• AI Engine: Custom Rust-based LLM orchestration
• Daemon: Background service for privileged OS tasks
• IPC Layer: Length-prefixed JSON-RPC over Unix sockets

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🛡️ Safety & Security

• Sandboxed Execution: AI-generated commands run in isolated environments
• Dry-Run Mode: Preview AI plans before execution
• Local-First ML: Command history and models stay on your machine
• Audit Logging: Full history in ~/.cx/history.db

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📦 Related Repositories

Repository	Description
cx-commercial	Enterprise features and licensing
cx-infrastructure	System diagnostics and repair tools
cx-web	Official website
cx-docs	Documentation

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📄 License

Business Source License 1.1 (BSL 1.1)

• Free for personal and non-commercial use
• Commercial use requires a license
• Converts to Apache 2.0 on January 15, 2032

See LICENSE for full terms.

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