Debian stable is now Debian 13 "trixie"!
We are pleased to announce the official release of Debian 13, codenamed trixie!
What's New in Debian 13
- Official support for RISC-V (64-bit riscv64), a major architecture milestone
- Enhanced security through ROP and COP/JOP hardening on both amd64 and arm64 (Intel CET and ARM PAC/BTI support)
- HTTP Boot support in Debian Installer and Live images for UEFI/U-Boot systems
- Upgraded software stack: GNOME 48, KDE Plasma 6, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, GCC 14.2, Python 3.13, and more
Want to install it?
Fresh installation ISOs are now available, including the final Debian Installer featuring kernel 6.12.38 and mirror improvements. Choose your favourite installation media and read the installation manual. You can also use an official cloud image directly on your cloud provider, or try Debian prior to installing it using our "live" images.
Already a happy Debian user and you only want to upgrade?
Full upgrade path from Debian 12 "bookworm" is supported and documented in the Release Notes. Upgrade notes cover APT source preparation, handling obsoletes, and ensuring system resilience.
Additional Information
For full details, including upgrade instructions, known issues, and contributors, see the official Release Notes for Debian 13 "trixie".
Congratulations to all developers, QA testers, and volunteers who made Debian 13 "trixie" possible!
Do you want to celebrate the release?
To celebrate with us on this occassion find a release party near to you and if there isn't any, organize one!