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.
git clone https://github.com/armbian/build
cd build
./compile.sh
- RAM: ≥8GB (less with
KERNEL_BTF=no) - Disk: ~50GB free space
- Architecture: x86_64, aarch64, or riscv64
- Native builds: Armbian or Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble)
- Containerized: Any Docker-capable Linux
- Windows: WSL2 with Armbian/Ubuntu 24.04
- Superuser privileges (
sudoor root) - Up-to-date system (outdated Docker or other tools can cause failures)
- 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
We welcome contributions! See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on reporting issues, submitting changes, and contributing code.
Get help from users and contributors on troubleshooting, configuration, and development. 👉 forum.armbian.com
Join discussions with developers and community members on Discord, IRC, or Matrix. 👉 Community Chat
For commercial projects, guaranteed response times, or advanced needs, paid support is available from Armbian maintainers. 👉 Contact us
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Armbian!
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