OrbitOS

A browser-based desktop environment that recreates core operating system experiences using modern frontend technologies. OrbitOS features a customizable desktop, window management system, taskbar, themes, and productivity applications, all running entirely in the browser.

Features

Desktop Environment

• Customizable wallpaper
• Desktop icons
• Application launcher
• Context menus
• Persistent workspace settings

Window Management

• Open and close applications
• Draggable windows
• Multiple windows support
• Window focus management
• Z-index handling
• Minimize and restore functionality
• Resizable windows (planned)
• Window snapping (planned)

Applications

• Notes App
• Todo App
• Pomodoro Timer
• Calculator
• Settings

Themes

• Light Theme
• Dark Theme
• Cyberpunk Theme

Persistence

• Local Storage support
• IndexedDB integration (planned)
• Saved user preferences
• Workspace state restoration

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Tech Stack

• React
• JavaScript
• CSS
• Local Storage
• IndexedDB (planned)

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Project Goals

OrbitOS is designed as a frontend engineering project focused on:

• Component Architecture
• State Management
• Window Systems
• Event-Driven Design
• Browser APIs
• Local Persistence
• Responsive UI Design
• Accessibility
• Performance Optimization

The project aims to demonstrate how modern web technologies can be used to build complex interactive applications entirely within the browser.

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Planned Features

Core System

• Advanced Window Manager
• Global Search
• Notification Center
• Command Palette
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Virtual Desktops

Applications

• File Explorer
• Calendar
• Music Player
• Whiteboard
• Sticky Notes
• Terminal Simulator

Customization

• Additional Themes
• Widget System
• Desktop Personalization
• Workspace Layout Management

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Getting Started

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/orbit-os.git
cd orbit-os

Install Dependencies

npm install

Run Development Server

npm run dev

Build for Production

npm run build

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Project Status

OrbitOS is currently under active development. Features and architecture may evolve as the project grows.

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Roadmap

• Desktop Foundation
• Window Manager
• Taskbar System
• Theme Engine
• Notes App
• Todo App
• Pomodoro Timer
• Calculator
• Settings App
• Persistence Layer
• Context Menus
• Global Search
• Notification Center
• File Explorer
• Virtual Desktops

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Inspiration

Inspired by modern desktop operating systems and the challenge of bringing desktop-like experiences to the browser through frontend engineering.