Modern, Modular, and Secure Microkernel for Next-Generation Systems

--- ## Overview **NeKernel** is a modern, multi-platform microkernel designed for security, modularity, and performance. It features a custom VFS, advanced memory management, a flexible DDK (Driver Development Kit), and robust userland tools. NeKernel is built for research, education, and next-generation OS development. --- ## Getting Started ### **Requirements** - [MinGW](https://www.mingw-w64.org/) (AMD64 targets) - [Clang](https://clang.llvm.org/) (ARM64 targets) - [NASM](https://nasm.us/) (AMD64 targets) - [NeBuild](https://github.com/nekernel-org/nebuild) (build system) ### **Building & Running** ```sh git clone https://github.com/nekernel-org/nekernel.git cd nekernel ./scripts/setup_x64_project.sh ./scripts/modules_ahci_x64.sh ./scripts/debug_ahci_x64.sh # For debug generic AHCI target (QEMU) ``` --- ## Structure - `src/kernel/` — Core kernel source (scheduling, memory, VFS, drivers) - `src/boot/` — Bootloader, platform bring-up, and early system code - `src/libDDK/` — Driver Development Kit (DDK) and sample drivers - `src/libSystem/` — Userland system call interface and runtime - `src/launch/` — NeKernel Launch System - `src/libMsg/` — NeKernel OpenMSG framework - `public/tools/` — CLI tools (mkfs, fsck, open, manual, etc.) - `public/frameworks/` — Userland frameworks (CoreFoundation, DiskImage, etc.) - `docs/` — Specifications, design docs, and diagrams --- ## Security - **Vulnerability Disclosure:** Please report security issues privately via email or GitHub Security Advisories. --- ## Documentation - [Documentation](https://docs.nekernel.org/) - [Specifications](docs/tex/) --- ## Contributing - Please run `format.sh` before committing (uses `.clang-format`). - All contributions (code, docs, fuzzing, security) are welcome! --- ## Authors & Credits - **Amlal El Mahrouss** — Lead Developer and Kernel Architect. - [Full contributor list](https://github.com/nekernel-org/nekernel/graphs/contributors) --- ## License This project is licensed under the [Apache-2.0 License](LICENSE). ---