akhanda-os-everything-amd64.iso
Full image with every domain metapackage installed. ~6 GB. Use for general assessment work.
$ akhanda-os --download
// download
v0.1 releases ship amd64 only. Pick the format that matches your workflow. Add the apt repo to an existing Debian or Kali install for the lightest footprint.
// option 1 - live iso
Boot from USB, or run in a VM. Persistence opt-in.
akhanda-os-iot-edition-amd64.iso
IoT + RF + Core only. ~2.5 GB. Faster to boot, lighter on USB drives, perfect for field BLE / Wi-Fi / SDR work.
// option 2 - vm appliances
For lab use. Boots straight into the desktop, no installer step.
akhanda-os.qcow2
QEMU / KVM / Proxmox. 40 GiB sparse disk. Default user akhanda / akhanda.
akhanda-os.ova
VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, ESXi. Same disk image wrapped in an OVF descriptor.
// option 3 - apt repo on existing host
Run akhanda-os tools on your current Debian 12+ or Kali rolling install.
$ # trust the akhanda-os release key $ sudo curl -fsSL https://akhanda-os.github.io/akhanda-os/akhanda-archive-keyring.asc \ | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/akhanda-archive-keyring.gpg $ # add the repo $ echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/akhanda-archive-keyring.gpg] \ https://akhanda-os.github.io/akhanda-os akhanda-rolling main contrib non-free" \ | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/akhanda.list $ # install any subset you need $ sudo apt update $ sudo apt install akhanda-iot # Wi-Fi, BLE, MQTT, ... $ sudo apt install akhanda-automotive # CAN, UDS, OBD-II, ICSim $ sudo apt install akhanda-ics # Modbus, S7, BACnet, OPC-UA $ sudo apt install akhanda-medical # DICOM, HL7, FHIR $ sudo apt install akhanda-embedded # JTAG, SPI, MCU flashing $ sudo apt install akhanda-rf # GNU Radio, HackRF, URH $ sudo apt install akhanda-firmware # binwalk, unblob, ghidra, AFL++ $ sudo apt install akhanda-forensics # sleuthkit, volatility3, plaso $ # or the kitchen-sink option $ sudo apt install akhanda-everything
// verify your download
Every release is signed. Always verify before booting unknown ISOs.
$ # fetch the release signing key and checksum bundle $ curl -LO https://github.com/akhanda-os/akhanda-os/releases/latest/download/SHA256SUMS $ curl -LO https://github.com/akhanda-os/akhanda-os/releases/latest/download/SHA256SUMS.asc $ curl -LO https://akhanda-os.github.io/akhanda-os/akhanda-archive-keyring.asc $ gpg --import akhanda-archive-keyring.asc $ gpg --verify SHA256SUMS.asc SHA256SUMS $ sha256sum -c SHA256SUMS --ignore-missing akhanda-os-everything-amd64.iso: OK
// minimum requirements
CPU
x86_64 with virtualization extensions (VT-x / AMD-V) recommended for QEMU rehosting.
RAM
4 GiB minimum. 8 GiB for Ghidra, angr, AFL++ workloads.
Disk
16 GiB for live + persistence. 40 GiB for the VM appliance.
USB
USB 3 ports for SDR (HackRF, Airspy), USB 2 fine for JTAG / UART / CAN dongles.
GPU
Not required. Discrete GPU only helps if you run hashcat or train ML models on captures.
Network
Lab-isolated mode is on by default. Outbound restricted to apt + DNS until you flip it.
// legal
akhanda-os ships tools that can disrupt CAN buses, PLCs, medical devices, RF systems, and more. Run them only on hardware you own, or under a written authorization signed by the owner. ICS and medical devices in particular are often regulated; in many jurisdictions unauthorized testing is a criminal offence. The project, the maintainers, and the contributors accept no liability for misuse.