IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS
A Simplified, Focused and Open NAS OS_ observed · 2026-10-17
Health v2 · maintenance only
96/100
- Activity 100
- Release rhythm 99
- Longevity 80
Flags: no_license
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 6
- age_days: 1120
- days_rel: 5
- days_push: 5
- n_releases_24m: 60
Adoption not part of the score
3031 stars · 129 forks observed · 2026-10-17
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
ZimaOS is an open-source, simplified NAS operating system evolved from CasaOS, built with Buildroot for x86-64 UEFI hardware and Zima devices. It provides lightweight disk management, Docker-based app deployment, and stable OTA/offline update functionality.
Use cases
- turn an old PC or Intel NUC into a home NAS
- self-host apps on a home server with a simple web UI
- manage disks and storage on a ZimaBoard or ZimaCube
- run a lightweight NAS OS with over-the-air updates
- set up offline-capable network attached storage
- replace proprietary NAS firmware with an open-source OS
When to choose
- you want a simple, lightweight NAS OS for x86-64 or Zima hardware
- you need OTA updates and easy disk management out of the box
- you are already familiar with CasaOS and want better hardware compatibility
When to avoid
- you need a full-featured NAS with RAID, snapshots, and advanced ZFS support
- you require a long-term supported, formally licensed distribution
- you want to run on ARM or non-UEFI hardware
Facets
application · maturity active
self-hosted file-system backup deployment container-runtime self-hosted operating-systems files self-hosted cross-platform nas operating-system ota-updates casaos buildroot storage home-server devops linux docker
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS · fetched 2026-10-17 · 212729158db7
- homepage: https://www.zimaspace.com/zimaos · fetched 2026-08-29 · abfe6a3187f1
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS | main | 96 |
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