Nishchal Acharya | |
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| Born | 2004 (age 21–22) Bahradashi, Jhapa, Nepal |
| Occupations | Software developer, UI designer |
| Known for | NiSa OS, Hackfie, Web Toolbox, WiFi Utilities App |
| Website | nishchalacharya.com.np |
Nishchal Acharya (born 2004) is a Nepalese computer engineering student, software developer, and tech entrepreneur best known for creating the Linux-based operating system NiSa OS and founding the open source messaging app Hackfie. He is recognized for his innovative approach in web and mobile application development, UI design, and open-source contributions, particularly within the Nepalese tech community.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Acharya was born in Bahradashi-3, Jhapa, Nepal. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong interest in technology, coding, and design. He pursued a degree in Computer Engineering, where he deepened his expertise in software development, user interface design, and mobile applications, with a focus on the Kotlin programming language for Android development.
Career
[edit]Acharya's professional journey began with freelance projects and gradually evolved into full-scale software development. He has created several impactful platforms and utilities tailored for both local and global users.
NiSa OS
[edit]In 2024, Acharya started developing NiSa OS, a customizable Linux distribution focused on modern design, user accessibility, and system control. Built with an Instagram-inspired gradient theme and a sleek GUI installer, NiSa OS emphasizes full graphical customization and performance optimization. It was created for users seeking a modern desktop experience with flexibility across desktop environments.
Hackfie
[edit]Acharya is the founder of Hackfie, a social messaging app under which he produces innovative tools and open-source solutions. Hackfie is aimed at turning tech dreams into reality with a focus on creativity, security, and usability.
WiFi Utilities App
[edit]Among his many mobile innovations is a WiFi-focused application that allows users to view connected devices, trace URLs, and reveal default router passwords. The app also includes administrative access features and animated UI elements such as speedometers and personalized greetings.
Web Toolbox
[edit]Acharya also developed a Web Toolbox featuring over 12 utilities such as a GUI Calculator, Email Slicer, Password Generator, Binary Search Simulator, Rock-Paper-Scissors Game, and more—all in a single browser-based platform. The toolbox was designed to be responsive and lightweight, with Tailwind CSS and JavaScript handling the UI and logic.
Projects
[edit]- NiSa OS – Debian-based Linux OS with GUI customization
- Hackfie – Secure Messaging App
- WiFi Utilities App – Network management tool
- Web Toolbox – Browser-based utility suite
- NepalNetJobs – Job search platform for Nepal
- Competitive Programming Repository – C++ solutions on GitHub
Personal Life
[edit]Acharya is deeply focused on his career and learning journey, often preferring to spend his time experimenting with new technologies, designing interfaces, and contributing to the open-source community. He maintains a strong online presence through his personal website and GitHub profile.