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Free no-code website builder that makes your site look like a retro OS
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MeridianOS is a free, no code portfolio website builder that makes your site look and work like a vintage computer’s operating system. Visitors boot into a desktop with a nested file system, image galleries, blog posts, audio/video files, password protected folders, built-in Applications and more.. All showcasing your work.
What to expect from an ideal product
- MeridianOS lets you add password protected folders directly inside your retro OS portfolio site, no code or plugins required, just set a password and the folder locks like a real vintage desktop would.
- Perfect for designers, photographers, or developers who need to share private client work without building a separate staging site or paying for extra tools.
- Visitors experience the password prompt as part of the OS interface, so protecting your files feels native to the desktop environment rather than bolted on.
- You can nest protected folders inside your existing file system, meaning your public and private work lives in one portfolio without awkward workarounds or separate pages.
- MeridianOS is free, so locking down sensitive folders costs you nothing extra, making it a practical choice for freelancers who need client confidentiality on a budget.
