May 18, 2026
Pinned
Official Domain Change Notice
Please be advised that the official domain for the Zenclora OS project has been updated.
The website is no longer hosted at zenclora.org and has officially been migrated to
nixovena.org/zenclora. All documentation, downloads, and related project resources
will now be maintained exclusively at the new domain under the Nixovena Labs infrastructure.
Announcement
Domain
Infrastructure
May 18, 2026
Zenclora 3.0 Released - MATE Desktop & ZPM Mega Update
Zenclora 3.0 is officially available. This major update introduces
the MATE Desktop Environment as a lightweight, highly customizable alternative to Gnome,
complete with integrated Conky setups. Alongside desktop and kernel performance enhancements,
the Zen Package Manager (ZPM) has been completely rebuilt from the ground up in Python3.
The new ZPM features a modern interface, 12-language support, and powerful new toolsets including Zen AI,
Zen Security, and the all-new Zenthub Flatpak software center.
Release
MATE
ZPM
AI
March 27, 2026
Zenclora 2.6 Released - Driver & WIFI Stability Fix
A new update, v2.6, is now available to resolve critical issues reported in the 2.5 release.
This version specifically addresses driver conflict issues that occurred after the previous update.
Furthermore, the bug preventing the Intel WIFI Driver from functioning correctly has been fixed.
It is highly recommended that all users on version 2.5 update to this version for a more stable and reliable experience.
Release
Bugfix
Drivers
WIFI
March 22, 2026
Zenclora 2.5 Released - Experience & Compatibility Focus
The latest update to Zenclora OS, version 2.5, is now available. This release
prioritizes the desktop user experience with several UI adjustments and the introduction
of a real-time system resource monitor in the top panel.
Driver support has been significantly expanded and hardware compatibility improved
to ensure Zenclora runs smoothly on an even wider variety of hardware configurations.
Release
Performance
Drivers
March 15, 2026
Zenclora 2.2 Released - Debian 13.4 Fixes
A critical update has been released to address compatibility issues with Debian 13.4.
This release resolves the installer bugs and ensures that the sudo command is correctly
configured in the final installed system. Additionally, several minor stability improvements have
been made to Zen Package Manager (ZPM), including the addition of the zpm command alias for improved flexibility.
Release
Compatibility
ZPM
March 7, 2026
Zenclora 2.0 "Ardenweald" is Now Available!
This major release marks the transition to Zen Package Manager (ZPM), unifying
software installation, system management, and utility tools.
Support has been added for external packages like Librewolf, Mullvad, and
Signal, alongside high-performance bundles for gaming and development.
The update also features automatic Nvidia driver installation, significant kernel-level
optimizations to prevent stuttering, and a fresh visual overhaul for the Login Screen, Plymouth, and
Installer. Zenclora Fetch has also been updated to display version codenames.
Release
ZPM
Ardenweald
January 25, 2026
Zenclora OS Transitions to Zen Package Manager
Zenclora OS is replacing Zenclora Commands with ZPM (Zen Package Manager) in the
next major update.
ZPM will provide much broader software support. It combines both software management and system
management
in one unified tool. Many applications not available in Debian repositories can now be installed via
ZPM.
ZPM
Development
Announcement
January 20, 2026
Zenclora 1.2 Released
An interim release has been published to fix bugs and introduce tested improvements.
Several issues have been resolved and new commands have been added.
Hardware compatibility has been significantly improved - Zenclora now supports a much wider range of
devices.
Performance settings have been balanced and refined for a smoother experience.
Release
Stable
Performance
January 16, 2026
Zenclora 1.0 Released
Zenclora 1.0 has been released! Zenclora uses the GNOME desktop environment and offers a Live mode
for testing before installation. If you like what you see in Live mode, simply reboot from USB
and select the Install option. Zenclora uses the official Debian Installer developed by the Debian
team.
Internet connection is required during installation.
Release
Initial
GNOME