# build
**Repository Path**: telemansoft/build
## Basic Information
- **Project Name**: build
- **Description**: Armbian Linux build framework generates custom Debian or Ubuntu image for x86, aarch64, riscv64 & armhf
- **Primary Language**: C++
- **License**: GPL-2.0
- **Default Branch**: main
- **Homepage**: None
- **GVP Project**: No
## Statistics
- **Stars**: 1
- **Forks**: 0
- **Created**: 2024-11-12
- **Last Updated**: 2025-02-05
## Categories & Tags
**Categories**: Uncategorized
**Tags**: None
## README
### Purpose of This Repository
The **Armbian Linux Build Framework** creates minimal, efficient, and fully [customizable operating system images](https://docs.armbian.com/#key-features) 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.
### Quick Start
```bash
git clone https://github.com/armbian/build
cd build
./compile.sh
```
### Resources
[Documentation](https://docs.armbian.com/Developer-Guide_Overview/) • [Website](https://www.armbian.com) • [Blog](https://blog.armbian.com) • [Community Forums](https://forum.armbian.com)
### Build Host Requirements
- **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- **Important:** Keep your system up-to-date — outdated tools (e.g., Docker) can cause issues.
### Download
Prebuilt Armbian OS Images:
### Contribute
Learn how to report issues, suggest improvements, or submit code: [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)
### Support
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](https://forum.armbian.com)
- **Discord / IRC/ Matrix Chat**
Join real-time discussions with developers and community members for faster feedback and collaboration.
👉 [Community Chat](https://docs.armbian.com/Community_IRC/)
- **Paid Consultation**
For advanced needs, commercial projects, or guaranteed response times, paid support is available directly from Armbian maintainers.
👉 [Contact us](https://www.armbian.com/contact) to discuss consulting options.
### Contributors
Thank you to all the people who already contributed to Armbian!
## Armbian Partners
Armbian's [partnership program](https://forum.armbian.com/subscriptions) helps to support Armbian and the Armbian community! Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with [our Partners](https://armbian.com/partners).