constitution · the principles
These are the principles the project follows. Not a roadmap, not a marketing pitch — the rules the system holds itself to.
01 · philosophy
We follow the Unix philosophy: simplicity, clarity, and modular design. Each component should do one thing well, and remain understandable, replaceable, and under user control.
02 · performance
We value efficiency and performance. Odyssey is designed to be fast, lightweight, and respectful of system resources, avoiding unnecessary complexity and overhead.
03 · control
The system must remain understandable and manageable by the user, without hidden mechanisms or opaque layers that reduce visibility or control. For this reason, Odyssey is built without systemd, and every component is evaluated based on its impact on simplicity, modularity, and control.
04 · privacy
Odyssey does not include tracking, telemetry, or data collection mechanisms by default. The system belongs to the user.
05 · scope
Odyssey is an apolitical project. It is not a platform for political or ideological agendas. Who you are outside of it is not our concern, and not our business. It is a place where people meet on common ground: a shared technical vision, regardless of who they are.
06 · licensing
When features and technical qualities are comparable, Odyssey favors and promotes software released under the GNU General Public License. Free software is not just about cost or availability — it is about the user's right to study, modify, and share the tools they depend on. kitty and mpv are examples of this choice in practice.
what matters here
What matters here is simple:
We focus on software, engineering, and craftsmanship. Everything else stays outside.