SamwiseOS – A web-based, AI-first OS with a Python kernel in Pyodide
For the past few months, I've poured all my energy into building something I'm incredibly passionate about: SamwiseOS, a completely in-browser, AI-first operating system. What is it? SamwiseOS is a persistent, single-page web app that looks and feels like a real operating system, complete with a terminal, a robust virtual filesystem (that saves to your browser's IndexedDB), user/group management, and even graphical applications. The twist? The entire core logic—filesystem, command execution, user management, everything—runs on a Python kernel powered by Pyodide (WebAssembly). The JS…
SamwiseOS – A web-based, AI-first OS with a Python kernel in Pyodide launched on August 18, 2025 with 6 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
An AI-centric operating system built with relentless optimism and a whole lot of Python. Interact with the OS using natural language. The `gemini` command can use system tools to answer questions, and commands like `forge` and `storyboard` can generate and analyze code for you. A robust, sandboxed Python kernel running in WebAssembly handles core logic, while a nimble JavaScript frontend interacts with browser APIs for a secure and powerful experience. Your files, users, and groups are saved locally and securely to your browser's IndexedDB, making the OS offline-first and entirely self-contained after initial load. The Python kernel and JavaScript frontend communicate through a simple,…from samwiseos.neocities.org
In the maker’s words, at launch
For the past few months, I've poured all my energy into building something I'm incredibly passionate about: SamwiseOS, a completely in-browser, AI-first operating system. What is it? SamwiseOS is a persistent, single-page web app that looks and feels like a real operating system, complete with a terminal, a robust…
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