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**Snigdha OS** is a lightweight and highly customizable Penetration testing distribution based on **Arch Linux** and **Zen Kernel** known for its simplicity, flexibility, and focus on user-centric design. We aim to provide prioritize ease of use or pre-configured environments, We are trying to provide a minimalist approach, providing users with a bare-bones system upon installation, allowing them to build and configure their operating system to suit their specific needs and preferences.

Key features of **Snigdha OS** include:

🎯 Rolling Release Model: **Snigdha OS** follows a rolling release model<sup>[?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_release)</sup>, which means that instead of releasing fixed, periodic updates, packages are continuously updated to their latest versions. This ensures users have access to the latest software releases without the need for major system upgrades.

🎯 Package Manager: **Snigdha OS** utilizes the Pacman<sup>[?](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/pacman)</sup> package manager for package management. Pacman is a powerful command-line tool that allows users to easily install, update, and remove software packages from the Arch repositories as well as from the Arch User Repository (AUR), a community-driven repository of user-contributed packages. **Snigdha OS** also comes with both [Pamac](https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php/Pamac) & [Octopi](https://tintaescura.com/projects/octopi/).

🎯 Minimalist Installation: **Snigdha OS** installation provides users with a minimal base system, allowing users to customize their system from the ground up. During installation, users have complete control over which components and packages to install, enabling them to create a system tailored to their specific requirements.

🎯 Arch User Repository (AUR): The Arch User Repository is a vast collection of user-contributed packages that are not officially maintained by **Arch Linux** developers. It allows users to easily install software that is not available in the official repositories, expanding the range of available software options. We also provide support for **Chaotic-AUR.**

🎯 Documentation and Community Support: **Snigdha OS** boasts extensive documentation which provides detailed guides, tutorials, and troubleshooting information for users at all levels of expertise. Additionally, the **Snigdha OS** community is known for its active and helpful forums, where users can seek assistance, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects.

Overall, **Snigdha OS** appeals to users who value simplicity, customization, and the ability to fine-tune their system to meet their specific requirements. It's an ideal choice for users who enjoy the process of building and maintaining their Linux environment.