AeThex-OS/docs/index.md

AeThex OS Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for the AeThex OS platform - a modular web desktop, native applications, and bootable Linux distribution.

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🚀 Quick Start Guides

New to AeThex OS? Start here:

Guide	Description	Time
Linux Quick Start	Build and boot AeThex Linux ISO	15 min
OAuth Quick Start	Set up authentication in 5 minutes	5 min
Desktop/Mobile Setup	Configure Tauri and Capacitor apps	10 min
Web vs Desktop	Understand deployment modes	5 min

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📖 Core Documentation

🏛️ Architecture & Specifications

Document	Description
AeThex OS Specification	Official OS architecture document - kernel, boot, security, roadmap
AeThex Linux Overview	Bootable Linux distribution architecture and boot flow
Platform UI Guide	Adaptive UI design for web, desktop, and mobile
Web vs Desktop Guide	Architectural differences between deployment modes

🔐 Authentication & Security

Document	Description
OAuth Quick Start	5-minute OAuth setup (Discord, GitHub, Roblox)
OAuth Setup Guide	Comprehensive OAuth configuration
OAuth Implementation	Technical implementation details and code examples
Credentials Rotation	Best practices for managing API keys and secrets
Entitlements Quick Start	User permissions and access control setup
Security Overview	Security policies, vulnerability reporting, and threat model

🛠️ Build & Deployment

Document	Description
Linux Quick Start	Build AeThex Linux from source (web/desktop/ISO)
ISO Build Guide	Complete Linux ISO build process with troubleshooting
Desktop/Mobile Setup	Tauri (desktop) and Capacitor (mobile) configuration
Flash USB Guide	Create bootable USB drives for AeThex Linux
GitLab CI Setup	Automated build pipeline configuration
Tauri Setup	Desktop application build and packaging

🎯 Feature Documentation

Document	Description
Implementation Complete	Multi-tenancy and organization scoping implementation
Multi-Tenancy Complete	Organization isolation and data scoping
Mode System Complete	Light/Dark theme system implementation
Mobile Features	Mobile-specific functionality (Capacitor plugins)
Mobile Build Complete	Android/iOS build process and status
Mobile Enhancements	Mobile UI/UX improvements and optimizations
Expansion Complete	Platform expansion and new feature rollout

📋 Reference & Checklists

Document	Description
Quick Reference	Command cheat sheet and common tasks
Verification Checklist	Pre-release testing and QA checklist
Org Scoping Audit	Organization isolation security audit
Session Summary	Development session notes and decisions

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🗂️ Documentation by Topic

For Users

• Getting Started - Install and use AeThex OS
• OAuth Setup - Connect your accounts
• Platform UI - Navigate the interface

For Developers

• Build from Source - Compile AeThex OS
• OAuth Implementation - Integrate authentication
• Desktop/Mobile - Build native apps
• Contributing Guide - Join the project

For System Integrators

• OS Specification - Architecture and design decisions
• ISO Build - Create custom distributions
• Security Model - Threat model and mitigations

For DevOps/SRE

• GitLab CI - Automated builds
• Credentials Rotation - Secret management
• Deployment Modes - Production architecture

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🏗️ Project Organization

AeThex-OS/
├── docs/                      # 📚 This documentation
│   ├── index.md              # You are here
│   ├── AETHEX_OS_SPECIFICATION.md  # ⭐ Core OS spec
│   ├── oauth-*.md            # Authentication guides
│   ├── PLATFORM_UI_GUIDE.md  # UI/UX documentation
│   └── ...
├── client/                    # React frontend
├── server/                    # Node.js backend
├── shared/                    # Shared schema (Drizzle ORM)
├── migrations/                # Database migrations
├── os/                        # Linux OS-specific files
├── configs/                   # System configurations (GRUB, systemd)
├── script/                    # Build and deployment scripts
└── README.md                  # Project overview

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🎓 Learning Paths

Path 1: Web Developer → AeThex Platform

1. OAuth Quick Start - Set up authentication
2. Platform UI Guide - Understand the interface
3. OAuth Implementation - Deep dive into auth

Path 2: Systems Engineer → AeThex Linux

1. AeThex OS Specification - Read this first!
2. AeThex Linux Overview - Understand the distribution
3. ISO Build Guide - Build your first ISO
4. Flash USB Guide - Deploy to hardware

Path 3: Mobile Developer → AeThex Mobile

1. Desktop/Mobile Setup - Configure Capacitor
2. Mobile Features - Explore mobile APIs
3. Mobile Build Complete - Build and deploy

Path 4: DevOps → AeThex Infrastructure

1. GitLab CI Setup - Automated pipelines
2. Credentials Rotation - Secret management
3. Web vs Desktop - Deployment architectures

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🔍 Quick Search

Looking for specific topics?

• Authentication: OAuth Quick Start, OAuth Setup, OAuth Implementation
• Linux Distribution: OS Specification, AeThex Linux, ISO Build
• Desktop App: Desktop/Mobile Setup, Tauri Setup
• Mobile App: Mobile Features, Mobile Build
• Security: Security Policy, Credentials Rotation, OS Security Model
• Building: Linux Quick Start, ISO Build, GitLab CI

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📖 Additional Resources

• GitHub Repository: AeThex-Corporation/AeThex-OS
• Issue Tracker: GitHub Issues
• Main README: Project Overview

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🤝 Contributing to Documentation

Found a typo or want to improve the docs?

1. Edit on GitHub: Click the "Edit this page" link at the top
2. Open an Issue: Report documentation bugs
3. Submit a PR: Fork, edit, and submit a pull request

Documentation Standards:

• Use clear, concise language
• Include code examples where helpful
• Add diagrams for complex architectures
• Keep the OS Specification as the single source of truth for kernel/boot/security decisions

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⭐ Featured Document

AeThex OS — Operating System Specification

The definitive reference for AeThex OS architecture.

This document defines:

• Kernel strategy and boot process
• Security model and threat assessment
• Hardware support matrix
• Release roadmap (v0.1 → v1.0)
• Build and deployment procedures

Read this if you're working on:

• Bootloader or kernel configuration
• Hardware enablement
• Security features
• OS-level system services
• Release engineering

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Last updated: January 6, 2026
Documentation version: 0.1.0