BashCore is a Debian-based live ISO for security professionals, networking enthusiasts, and students. Minimalist and GUI-free, it relies on Bash. Lightweight and fast, it provides a fresh environment on every boot, ideal for safe experimentation, learning, and diagnostics. Built with Debian live-build and distributed under the MIT license.
Also available:
- BashCoreX adds XFCE desktop with Firefox, Tor and Mullvad browsers, and Wireshark.
- BashCoreT is CLI-only, built on Debian 13 “Trixie” with Kernel 6.12 .
- BashCoreTX combines XFCE with Debian 13, Kernel 6.12, Firefox, Tor and Mullvad browsers, and Wireshark.
- BashLabOS is designed for everyday use, featuring XFCE with GIMP, FileZilla, VLC, LibreOffice, GParted, Tor, Tor Browser, Mullvad Browser and Proxychains4.
- BashCore Injector converts Debian or Ubuntu installs into BashCore or BashCoreX with a single script.
All editions available at https://www.bashcore.org/
Features
- Minimalist Design
- Lightweight and Fast
- Curated Tools
- Fresh Environment on Every Boot
- Highly Customizable
- Portable and Reliable