Build

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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

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

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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 or Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble)
• Containerized: Any Docker-capable Linux
• Windows: WSL2 with Armbian/Ubuntu 24.04

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• Up-to-date system (outdated Docker or other tools can cause failures)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!

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Armbian Partners

Our partnership program supports Armbian's development and community. Learn more about our Partners.