MeshOS (Standalone Device Firmware)

Overview

MeshOS is standalone device firmware for keyboard-equipped MeshCore devices, developed by Andy Kirby - the original MeshCore founder. Following the April 2026 governance split, MeshOS became a separate fork maintained at meshcore.co.uk, distinct from the core team's canonical firmware at github.com/meshcore-dev/MeshCore.

MeshOS is purpose-built for T-Deck class devices and phone-independent operation.

Target Devices

• LilyGo T-Deck
• LilyGo T-Deck Plus
• LilyGo T-Lora Pager

Pricing

• Base features: Free
• Full license: £8 - tied to device serial number

Features

When to Choose MeshOS

• You own a T-Deck or T-Deck Plus and want fully phone-independent operation
• You are a repeater operator who needs on-device diagnostics (Noise Floor Monitor, Trace Route, Repeater Admin)
• You want go-bag / emergency deployments with no phone dependency

When NOT to Choose MeshOS

• You need GPS-based maps but only have a standard T-Deck (not the Plus) - GPS is required for mapping features
• You need firmware for hardware outside the T-Deck family - use the core team firmware

Governance Note

MeshOS is Andy Kirby's fork following the April 2026 governance split. Both MeshOS and the core team firmware at github.com/meshcore-dev/MeshCore are valid, maintained choices. MeshOS is optimized for standalone keyboard devices; core team firmware covers the full hardware range and is the reference implementation for new device support.