# chaOS Terminal Simulator

by David Anaxagoras
dave@davidanaxagoras.com

v0.2.2 (released 2026-05-21)

## What is this?

A weird terminal exploration prototype full of glitchy tech, strange signals, and post-apocalyptic spam, set in the world of *Ladd's Robot Repair* by David Anaxagoras.

Pilot a glitchy salvage walker built from scrap and attitude through the ruins of a post-apocalyptic metropolis known as the Tumbledown. Scan your surroundings, intercept rogue signals, fight your own failing systems, and try not to get buried under targeted advertising in your feed.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> The project, as it currently exists, is best thought of as a proof-of-concept or experimental prototype. It is not (yet) a full game, but is in active development.
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## Requirements

- macOS

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### Power Users

This app launches in Apple's Terminal app. Advanced users can run this app in their preferred terminal by navigating to the app folder and entering:

```shell
./chaOS.app/Contents/Resources/chaOS/chaOS
```

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## Quick Install (Mac)

- Download and unzip the file
- Double-click `chaos`

> [!NOTE]
> Because this is an unsigned indie prototype, macOS Gatekeeper may warn you or block the application the first time you open it.
>
> If that happens: 
>
> - Click "Done"
> - Open System Settings → Privacy & Security
> - Scroll down to the Security section
> - Look for `"chaos" was blocked..."`
> - Click "Open Anyway"
>
> See [Apple’s Gatekeeper documentation](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102445#openanyway) for additional details.

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## License

All original story elements, characters, settings, terminology, and worldbuilding related to *Ladd's Robot Repair*‚ including but not limited to Ladd, Broken Road Market, Gatehold, The Tumbledown, and associated fictional lore, are copyright 2026 © David Anaxagoras. All rights reserved.

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## For updates and previous releases

[https://davidanaxagoras.com/chaos/](https://davidanaxagoras.com/chaos/)