The Armbian Linux Build Framework creates minimal, efficient, and fully customizable operating system images based on Debian or Ubuntu. It is designed specifically for low-resource single board computers (SBCs) and other embedded devices.

This toolchain compiles a custom Linux kernel, bootloader, and root filesystem, providing fine-grained control over:

• Kernel versions and configuration
• Bootloader selection and customization
• Filesystem layout and compression
• Additional firmware, overlays, and device trees
• System optimizations for performance and size

The framework supports native, cross, and containerized builds for multiple architectures (x86_64, aarch64, armhf, riscv64), and is suitable for development, testing, production deployment, or automation pipelines.

It ensures consistency across devices while remaining modular and extensible through a variety of configuration files, templates, and user patches.

git clone https://github.com/armbian/build
cd build
./compile.sh

Documentation • Website • Blog • Community Forums

• Supported Architectures: x86_64, aarch64, riscv64
• System: VM, container, or bare-metal with:
  • ≥ 8GB RAM (less with KERNEL_BTF=no)
  • ~50GB disk space
• Operating System:
  • Armbian / Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble) for native builds
  • Any Docker-capable Linux for containerized setup
• Windows: Windows 10/11 with WSL2 running Armbian / Ubuntu 24.04
• Access: Superuser rights (sudo or root)
• Important: Keep your system up-to-date — outdated tools (e.g., Docker) can cause issues.

Prebuilt Armbian OS Images: https://www.armbian.com/download

Learn how to report issues, suggest improvements, or submit code: CONTRIBUTING.md

Armbian offers multiple support channels, depending on your needs:

• Community Forums
  Get help from fellow users and contributors on a wide range of topics — from troubleshooting to development.
  👉 forum.armbian.com

• Discord / IRC/ Matrix Chat
  Join real-time discussions with developers and community members for faster feedback and collaboration.
  👉 Community Chat

• Paid Consultation
  For advanced needs, commercial projects, or guaranteed response times, paid support is available directly from Armbian maintainers.
  👉 Contact us to discuss consulting options.

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