RefreshOS™ - Credits

RefreshOS has now been downloaded more than 10,000 times, and to celebrate, we've created this page to thank the users, developers, artists, creators, companies, and open-source communities that have helped make RefreshOS possible.

Here you'll find our 2026 Summer Ad, learn about the projects that power RefreshOS, discover ways to support those projects, and explore articles, videos, and other community content featuring RefreshOS.

Music Credits

Music featured in our promotional content.

"All Night" by Jimmy Suspect

Projects That Make RefreshOS Possible

RefreshOS is built on the incredible work of the open-source community. Below are the major projects that power RefreshOS, along with information on what they do and how you can support them.


	Debian - The stable and secure Linux distribution that serves as the foundation of RefreshOS. Debian Repositories - The official software repositories that provide trusted packages, security updates, and bug fixes for RefreshOS. Get Involved Donate

	KDE - The open-source community that develops the Plasma desktop, Frameworks, and many applications used by RefreshOS. KDE Plasma - The modern, customizable desktop environment that provides the graphical experience of RefreshOS. KDE Frameworks - A collection of libraries that provide the foundation for KDE applications and the Plasma desktop. Kdenlive - A professional non-linear video editor for creating and editing video projects. Elisa - A simple and elegant music player designed for organizing and enjoying your music collection. KWave - An audio editor for recording, editing, and analyzing digital audio files. KolourPaint - A lightweight image editor for drawing, editing, and annotating graphics. Get Involved Donate

	Linux Kernel - The core of the operating system, responsible for managing hardware, memory, devices, and system resources. Get Involved Donate (Linux Foundation)

	GNU - A collection of essential system utilities, libraries, and software that form a core part of the operating system. GRUB - The bootloader that starts RefreshOS and allows the operating system to load during startup. Get Involved Donate (Free Software Foundation)

	Qt - A cross-platform application framework used to build KDE Plasma and many applications included with RefreshOS. Get Involved No public donation page

	GTK - A graphical toolkit used by many Linux applications to create modern and accessible user interfaces. Get Involved Donate

	Calamares Installer - The graphical installer that makes installing RefreshOS simple, intuitive, and user-friendly. Get Involved No public donation page

	Plymouth - The boot splash system that displays the startup animation while RefreshOS is loading. Get Involved Donate (Software Freedom Conservancy)

	SDDM - The display manager that provides the graphical login screen for RefreshOS. Get Involved Donate

	Penguins Eggs - The remastering tool used to build and distribute the RefreshOS installation image. Get Involved Donate