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Install Hecate

Two paths to sovereignty. Choose the one that fits your setup.

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HecateOS

Complete NixOS desktop distribution with Hyprland. Boot from USB into a fully configured workstation with all dev tools pre-installed.

  • Full desktop (Hyprland window manager)
  • Live USB — take Hecate with you
  • Install to dedicated hardware
  • All Macula tools pre-configured
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Install Script

Install Hecate on an existing Linux machine. Choose your node role — standalone workstation, cluster member, or inference node.

  • Single curl command
  • 3 node roles (Standalone, Cluster, Inference)
  • Hardware-aware (GPU, RAM, CPU detection)
  • Optional Ollama integration
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Quick Comparison

Feature HecateOS Install Script
Best for Fresh machines, demos, workshops Existing Linux servers and workstations
Setup time ~5 min (USB boot) ~2 min
Prerequisites USB stick (8 GB+) Linux, systemd, curl
Desktop included
Dev tools included Full (Erlang, Elixir, Rust, Ollama) Role-dependent (full stack / mesh / Ollama)
Architectures amd64 arm64 soon amd64 arm64

After Installation

Once the daemon is running, join it to your Realm using the Hecate desktop app to link your node and enable mesh connectivity.

Joining Guide