armbian / build
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Build framework that compiles custom Armbian Linux OS images for ARM single-board computers from source.
Why you might care
Use it to produce your own Debian or Ubuntu images with a chosen kernel, U-Boot, and board-specific tweaks for SBCs and embedded devices. It supports native, cross, and containerized builds for x86_64, aarch64, armhf, and riscv64. Prebuilt images are available separately through Armbian Imager.
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LanguageShell
LicenseGPL-2.0
Created2014-10-07 (12y ago)
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GitHub topics
aarch64armdebianfirmwareframeworkimageisokernelkernel-compilationkernel-hackinglightweightlinuxlinux-distributionoperating-systemu-bootubuntuuefiwsl2x86
Links
- GitHub: github.com/armbian/build
- Homepage: https://www.armbian.com
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README excerpt
## Purpose of This Repository The **Armbian Linux Build Framework** creates customizable OS images based on **Debian** or **Ubuntu** for **single-board computers (SBCs)** and embedded devices. It builds a complete Linux system including kernel, bootloader, and root filesystem, giving you control over versions, configuration, firmware, device trees, and system optimizations. The framework supports **native**, **cross**, and **containerized** builds for multiple architectures (`x86_64`, `aarch64`, `armhf`, `riscv64`) and is suitable for development, testing, production, or automation. > **Looking for prebuilt images?** Use Armbian Imager — the easiest way to download and flash Armbian to your SD card or USB drive. Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. ## Quick Start [code] ## Build Host Requirements ### Hardware - **RAM:** ≥8GB (less with `KERNEL_BTF=no`) - **Disk:** ~50GB free space - **Architecture:** x86_64, aarch64, or riscv64 ### Operating System - **Native builds:** Armbian/Debian 13 (Trixie) - **Containerized:** Any Docker-capable Linux - **Windows:** WSL2 with Armbian/Debian 13 (Trixie) ### Software - Superuser privileges (`sudo` or root) - Up-to-date system (outdated Docker or other tools can cause failures) ## Resources - **Documentation** — Comprehensive guides for building, configuring, and customizing - **Website** — News, features, and board information - **Blog** — Development updates and technical articles - **Forums** — Community support and discussions ## Contributing We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on reporting issues, submitting changes, and contributing code. ## Support ### Community Forums Get help from users and contributors on troubleshooting, configuration, and development. 👉 forum.armbian.com ### Real-time Chat Join discussions with developers and community members on IRC or Discord. 👉 Community Chat ### Paid Consultation For commercial projects, guaranteed response times, or advanced needs, paid support is available from Armbian maintainers. 👉 Contact us ## Contributors Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Armbian! ## Armbian Partners Our partnership program supports Armbian's development and community. Learn more about our Partners.
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