tilo
tilo is building a distributed, collaborative Linux operating system where windows sync peer-to-peer across devices and users can edit files together with live cursors. The system is designed to leave users alone by default while inviting tinkering, with every change versioned and revertible in one click. It is built on a modern stack including Rust, Automerge, and iroh.
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Funding
Raised to date
$500KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Traditional operating systems are complex, intrusive, and opaque, requiring users to adapt to the machine rather than the machine adapting to them. This creates a barrier for non-technical users and limits the sense of ownership and fun in personal computing.
Solution
tilo provides a distributed, collaborative computing environment built on a foundation of user ownership and transparency. The system is designed to leave users alone by default while inviting them to tinker when they choose, making computing feel like a personal appliance. It leverages a modern technology stack including Rust, Automerge, and iroh to enable real-time collaboration and distributed operation. The project's development is fully open, with every commit since 18 February 2026 publicly visible, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and community involvement.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals seeking a personal, transparent, and collaborative computing experience, as well as developers and tinkerers interested in an open, user-owned operating environment.
Features
- Distributed architecture enabling collaborative computing across devices and users
- Built on a modern stack including Rust, Automerge, iroh, Smithay, Vello, wgpu, and PipeWire
- Sandboxing and security via bubblewrap, Landlock, and seccomp
- Full transparency with public commit history and open-source development
- Designed for accessibility, aiming to be usable by a 90-year-old without assistance