From ST 2.0 to ST 3.0: I rebuilt my distro from scratch on LFS

nucoralinux · 2026-07-25T21:39:08+0100

Hello everyone,

A while ago, when I was working on Nucora Linux ST 2.0, the project was still immature and I understand why some people did not take it seriously. Since then, I decided to completely rebuild the system from scratch.

Today I want to share Nucora Linux ST 3.0 "Obsidian".

What it is:

An independent Linux distribution based on LFS (Linux From Scratch)
x86_64 / systemd-based / XFCE desktop / GNU GPLv3

What makes it different from my previous work:

ST 2.0 was not where I wanted it to be.
ST 3.0 is a full rebuild on top of LFS.
I wrote my own package manager, called "nux", in Go.
I also built my own package build system, called "nux-maker".

Current technical status:

Custom package manager: nux 8.1.0 (Written in Go, static binary)
Features: Dependency resolution, install / remove / reinstall / upgrade, SHA256 verification, lock file protection, history tracking, manual/auto package marking, pin/unpin support, JSON-based installed package database, TR/EN language support.

Build infrastructure:

Custom build system: nux-maker
Recipe-based package building, disposable sandbox builds with OverlayFS, repository generation and publishing workflow.

Desktop / system status:

XFCE is running, LightDM login works, Firefox and Thunar work.
Package management works and the repository is online and usable.

Repository status:

233 packages / 248 versions, hosted on Veridyen Hosting's Sponsored Server

Sponsorship:I also received server sponsorship from Veridyen Hosting, which helped me host the repository and continue development more seriously.

Why "Obsidian":The ST 3.0 codename is "Obsidian" because the distro uses a black/purple visual style, and I wanted the release name to reflect solidity and a darker, sharper aesthetic.

Project philosophy:"Classic Linux simplicity, modern distribution safety."

This is not a reskin project. It is not based on taking another distro and changing themes. It is a real rebuild with an LFS base, custom package manager, custom build system, and custom repository workflow.

I know there is still work to do, and I am not claiming it is perfect yet. But ST 3.0 is the point where the project became real.

I am attaching screenshots from the current XFCE desktop running in QEMU. Feedback is welcome, especially technical feedback.

Thanks for reading!