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Hey folks 
I’ve been working with the CodeHubbers
community on Orbit OS, a collaborative Web OS–style project. This week marks one of the biggest milestones so far — we merged a comprehensive authentication system along with major theme enhancements into the project.
This was our largest PR yet:
41 files changed, 15 commits, +1,888 lines of code 
Authentication System (by @CoderRC)
User registration & login with JWT tokens
Protected routes + authentication context
Profile modals with avatar upload/editing
User preferences synced to MongoDB
Integration with Mongoose
This means Orbit OS is no longer just a demo desktop environment — users can now have accounts, preferences, and identities inside the system.
Theme & UI Enhancements (by @dailker)
High-contrast theme for accessibility
Improved theme registry + smooth animations
Polished authentication forms with validation
Brand new default OrbitOS wallpaper
Global styling refinements (consistent across all apps)
On top of that, the UI components (taskbar, windows, apps) are now fully theme-aware, so the experience feels more polished and personal.
User Experience Highlights
Enhanced taskbar with user info
Real-time avatar preview & editing
Auth forms that look like part of the OS instead of placeholder UIs
Preferences (themes, wallpaper, profile) that persist between sessions
All these changes make Orbit OS feel closer to a real desktop environment rather than just a prototype.
Why This Matters
Orbit OS started as an experiment — a web-based operating system with a desktop-like UI. With this update:
It’s no longer just visual; it’s user-aware.
Preferences and themes now stick with your account.
Accessibility and inclusivity improved with a dedicated high-contrast theme.
Developers get a scalable foundation for future features (apps, storage, permissions).
What’s Next
Refining file management
Expanding built-in apps
More accessibility improvements
Growing the community via CodeHubbers
Check out the repo here: Orbit OS on GitHub
If you’re into open source, full-stack development, or just love experimenting with futuristic UIs, we’d love to have you contribute!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by [“Ilker”:{…}]