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openKylin


Last Update: 2026-05-30 12:18 UTC

openKylin is a Chinese desktop Linux distribution which runs the Kylin and UKUI desktop environments. Both Wayland and X11 sessions are available out of the box. The project is a member of the Debian family and can use APT package management tools. It also features a custom package format which is combined with a software centre. openKylin is also a proving ground for custom utilities which assist the user in managing the operating system.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 147 (96), 6 months: 152 (105), 3 months: 185 (100), 4 weeks: 176 (105), 1 week: 187 (54)

Average visitor rating: 10.0/10 from 1 review(s).

openKylin Summary
Distribution openKylin
Home Page https://www.openkylin.top/
Mailing Lists https://mailweb.openkylin.top/postorius/lists/
User Forums https://bbs.openkylin.top/
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Documentation https://docs.openkylin.top/
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Download Mirrors https://www.openkylin.top/downloads/index-en.html • DistroWatch Torrent Archive
Bug Tracker https://www.openkylin.top/patch/ • https://gitee.com/openkylin
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Feature 3.0-alpha1 2.0-SP2-20260407
Release Date 2026-05-30 2026-04-10
End Of Life    
Price (US$) Free Free
Image Size (MB) 8400-8500 1500-8000
Free Download ISO ISO
Installation Kylin Installer Kylin Installer
Default Desktop Kylin, UKUI Kylin, UKUI
Default Browser Firefox Firefox
Package Format deb deb
Package Management apt apt
Release Model Fixed Fixed
Office Suite WPS Office WPS Office
Processor Architecture x86_64 aarch64, riscv, x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4, XFS Btrfs, ext4, XFS
Multilingual en en
Full Package List 3.0-alpha1 2.0-sp2-20260407
Package 3.0-alpha1 2.0-SP2-20260407
alsa-lib (1.2.16) 1.2.11 1.2.11
amdgpu (25.0.0) -- --
apparmor (5.0.1) -- --
apt (3.3.1) 3.1.16 2.8.0
bash (5.3) 5.3 5.2.21
bind (9.20.23) -- --
chromium (149.0.7827.114) -- --
cinnamon (6.6.8) -- --
cups (2.4.19) 2.4.7 2.4.7
e2fsprogs (1.47.4) 1.47.2 1.47.0
ffmpeg (8.1.1) 8.0.1 6.1.1
firefox (151.0.4) 146.0.1 146.0.1
flatpak (1.18.0) -- --
freetype (2.14.3) 2.14.2 2.13.2
gcc (16.1.0) 15.2.0 12.2.0
gimp (3.2.4) -- --
git (2.54.0) -- --
glibc (2.43) 2.42 2.38
gnome-shell (50.2) -- --
grub (2.14) 2.12 2.12
gtk (4.22.4) 4.14.2 4.14.2
httpd (2.4.68) -- --
inkscape (1.4.4) -- --
kmod (34.2) 34.2 30
krita (6.0.2.1) -- --
LibreOffice (26.2.4) -- --
Package 3.0-alpha1 2.0-SP2-20260407
libselinux (3.10) 3.9 3.5
linux (7.0.12) 7.0 6.6
mariadb (12.3.2) -- --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) 1.26.2 1.26.2
mesa (26.1.2) 26.0.3 24.0.9
mysql (9.7.0) -- --
nautilus (50.2.2) -- --
NVIDIA (610.43.02) -- --
openjdk (26.0.1) -- --
openssh (10.3p1) 10.2p1 9.6p1
openssl (4.0.1) 3.5.5 3.2.1
perl (5.42.2) 5.36.0 5.36.0
php (8.5.7) -- --
plasma-desktop (6.6.5) -- --
postfix (3.11.3) -- --
postgresql (18.4) -- --
Python (3.14.6) 3.12.2 3.12.2
qt (6.11.1) 5.15.10 5.15.10
samba (4.24.3) 4.19.2 4.19.2
systemd (260.2) 259.5 255.2
thunderbird (151.0.1) -- --
vim (9.2) 9.1 9.1
vlc (3.0.23) -- --
wayland (1.25.0) 1.24.0 1.24.0
xfdesktop (4.20.2) -- --
xorg-server (21.1.23) 21.1.21 21.1.10

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Version: 2.0-SP2-20260407
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-04-26
Country: Bulgaria
Votes: 4


 I’ve been testing the new version of openKylin and I can honestly say it is pretty great. What impressed me the most is the UKUI desktop environment, which is exceptionally well-polished and beautiful. After spending so much time with mainstream GNOME and KDE distributions, this feels like a really pleasant and fresh variety. During my entire time using it, the system ran perfectly and I didn’t notice any bugs, freezes, or unexpected crashes at all. My only real critique is that the system is immutable, which would definitely restrict power users who like to tinker with system files. On the plus side, that is exactly what makes it so rock-solid and stable for daily use. I also noticed that some default components, like the stock browser, come with an older version and lack updates. However, it's not a dealbreaker because you can easily install fresh, up-to-date versions of apps directly from their software store.


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