XYBERCLAN Boot Loader

Custom Linux boot animation featuring XYBERCLAN branding
"for open minded"

🚀 Overview

XYBERCLAN Boot Loader is a collection of scripts and tools that create a custom boot animation for Linux systems, featuring the XYBERCLAN brand with animated text and the community slogan "for open minded".

Perfect for XYBERCLAN community members who want to personalize their Linux boot experience!

✨ Features

• 🎨 Animated XYBERCLAN logo during boot with hacker-style effects
• 🖥️ 4K GRUB Theme: Optimized for high-resolution displays (3840x2160)
• ✨ Glassmorphism Design: Modern, semi-transparent UI for GRUB
• 🖼️ Premium 4K Backgrounds: Multiple hacker-themed wallpapers included
• 🦊 XYBERCLAN Branding: Sharper logo resolution and right-side positioning
• 💬 Custom slogan display: "for open minded"
• 🔧 Multiple boot loader support: Plymouth, GRUB, systemd-boot
• 🐧 Cross-distro compatibility: Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, Debian, and more
• 📦 Easy installation: One-command setup with interactive selection
• 🔄 Safe uninstallation: Restores original boot configuration
• 👁️ Visual Preview: Built-in safe theme preview via QEMU (GRUB) or Terminal (Plymouth)
• 🎭 Customizable: Adjust colors, timing, and backgrounds during install

�️ Theme Showcase

4K GRUB Aesthetic

The XYBERCLAN GRUB theme features a modern glassmorphism design with razor-sharp 4K scaling.

Cyber Logo Mount (Default)	Cyan Fox Matrix
Optimized for right-side logo placement	Cybernetic digital matrix style

Cyber Terminal	Hacker Abstract
Futuristic Linux terminal vibe	Minimalist hacker aesthetic

�📸 Preview

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                              for open minded

📋 Requirements

Before installing, ensure your system meets these basic requirements:

• Operating System: Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Parrot, Kali, Arch, Fedora, etc.)
• Permissions: Root/sudo access
• Boot Loader: Plymouth (recommended) or GRUB

🚀 Quick Start

Method 1: Install via .deb Package (Recommended for Debian/Ubuntu)

1. Download the latest .deb package from Releases:

   wget https://github.com/CYBERCLAN237/xyberclan-bootloader/releases/download/v1.0.0/xyberclan-bootloader_1.0.0_all.deb

2. Install the package:

   sudo dpkg -i xyberclan-bootloader_1.0.0_all.deb
   sudo apt-get install -f  # Install dependencies if needed

3. Run the installer:

   sudo xyberclan-bootloader-install

4. Follow the on-screen prompts and select your installation method (Plymouth recommended)

5. Reboot to see your new boot animation!

Method 2: Install from Source (Universal / Arch Linux)

Recommended for Arch Linux, Fedora, and other distributions.

1. Install dependencies:

   • Debian/Ubuntu: sudo apt install plymouth git
   • Arch Linux: sudo pacman -S plymouth git
   • Fedora: sudo dnf install plymouth git

2. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/CYBERCLAN237/xyberclan-bootloader.git
   cd xyberclan-bootloader

3. Run the installation script:

   sudo ./scripts/install.sh

4. Choose your installation method when prompted

5. Reboot to see the animation

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2. Easy Installation (Automation Script)

If you prefer running a script directly:

# 1. Download the code
git clone https://github.com/CYBERCLAN237/xyberclan-bootloader.git
cd xyberclan-bootloader

# 2. Run the installer
sudo ./scripts/install.sh

Follow the on-screen prompts. We recommend selecting Option 4 for the full experience.

📦 Professional Installation (Debian Package)

If you are on Parrot OS, Debian, or Ubuntu, you can build a professional .deb package. This is safer and easier to manage.

# 1. Install build tools
sudo apt install devscripts debhelper python3-pil

# 2. Build the package
debuild -us -uc -b

# 3. Install the resulting package
sudo apt install ../xyberclan-bootloader_1.0.1-1~noble_all.deb

🎯 Supported Distributions

• ✅ Parrot Security OS (Fully tested)
• ✅ Debian / Ubuntu / Kali / Pop!_OS
• ✅ Arch Linux / Manjaro
• ✅ Fedora / RHEL / CentOS
• ✅ Most other Linux distros

📚 Documentation

• Detailed Installation Guide — Step-by-step for beginners.
• Distribution Guide — NEW: How to add this to PPA, AUR, and other package managers.
• Customization Options — Change colors and styles.
• Troubleshooting — If things don't look right.

🛠️ Project Structure

xyberclan-bootloader/
├── scripts/
│   ├── install.sh            # Main installation script
│   ├── uninstall.sh          # Removal script
│   ├── preview-grub-theme.sh # Safe GRUB previewer (QEMU)
│   ├── preview-plymouth.sh   # Safe Plymouth previewer (Terminal)
│   ├── boot-animation.sh     # Boot animation generator
│   └── poweroff-animation.sh # Power-off animation
├── assets/
│   ├── xyberclan-logo.txt    # ASCII art logo
│   └── animation-frames/     # Animation frame files
├── config/
│   ├── plymouth/             # Plymouth theme files
│   └── grub/                 # GRUB customization files
└── docs/                     # Documentation

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the XYBERCLAN community! Feel free to:

• Report bugs
• Suggest new features
• Submit pull requests
• Improve documentation

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🌐 Community

• Organization: CYBERCLAN237
• Website: XYBERCLAN

⚠️ Disclaimer

This tool modifies your system's boot configuration. While we've implemented safety measures and backup functionality, please ensure you understand the changes being made. Always test in a virtual machine first if you're unsure.

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Made with ❤️ by the XYBERCLAN community
for open minded