Projects sharing features with Nanopi Openwrt

Kwrt is a custom router firmware generator and build system designed to compile personalized network hardware images and Linux-based router operating systems. It specifically serves as an OpenWrt firmware builder and image customizer, allowing for the creation of tailored operating systems based on specific software packages, kernel configurations, and hardware targets. The system produces firmware in multiple boot formats, including EFI, Legacy, virtual disk files, and root archives for containers. It enables the generation of specialized images for x86 or virtualized network hardware, provi

This project provides a curated collection of OpenWrt plugins and packages, offering a unified ecosystem for extending router functionality. It functions as both a package feed compatible with opkg and apk package managers and a source for custom firmware compilation, integrating directly with the OpenWrt build system through a script-based tool. The repository delivers daily pre-compiled binary packages organized by CPU architecture, enabling direct installation without requiring source compilation. These binaries are served through a globally distributed feed hosted on Cloudflare R2 edge no

iStoreOS is an embedded network operating system and router firmware based on OpenWrt. It provides a specialized Linux distribution designed to manage routing, switching, and device-level configurations on network hardware. The system includes a web-based management interface for configuring network settings and installing software packages. It enables the customization and extension of network appliances through a writable filesystem and integrated package management. The project covers home network administration and embedded network management, allowing for the provisioning of specialized

This repository is the Armbian build framework — an embedded Linux build system for generating custom operating system images tailored to single-board computers, primarily targeting ARM and RISC-V architectures. The build process is orchestrated by GNU Makefiles and relies on a chroot-based environment to assemble the root filesystem, manage cross-compilation toolchains, and aggregate binary firmware blobs for hardware compatibility. Kernel and bootloader source trees are fetched via git, with structured patches applied in a controlled sequence, while each supported board is described by a ded

ESPHome is a framework for creating and managing custom firmware for microcontrollers, specifically targeting ESP32 and ESP8266 architectures. It replaces the need for writing complex embedded C++ code by allowing users to define hardware behavior, pin configurations, and automation logic through simple, declarative text files. The system automatically compiles these configurations into optimized binary images, providing a streamlined path from design to deployment. The project distinguishes itself through a modular, component-based architecture that emphasizes local-first control, ensuring t

This project is a cross-compilation build system and software repository for the OpenWrt operating system. It provides a curated collection of community-maintained software packages, build scripts, and application definitions used to compile third-party libraries and utilities for specific target hardware architectures. The system functions as an embedded Linux software feed, utilizing a cross-compilation workflow to convert external source code into compatible binaries. It includes a distribution of network tools, such as DNS servers and VPNs, tailored for router-based environments and resou

This project is a tutorial for developing a custom bare metal operating system specifically for the Raspberry Pi 4. It provides the guidance and resources necessary to write software that interacts directly with hardware without the use of a pre-existing kernel. The project centers on an ARM64 cross-compilation toolchain and a build pipeline that transforms source code into raw binary images. It utilizes linker scripts to define physical memory addresses and section placements, ensuring the resulting binary loads at the correct hardware entry point. The codebase covers direct hardware interf

This project provides an open-source firmware platform and complete build environment for portable multi-tool hardware. It functions as an embedded operating system designed to manage radio, infrared, and physical interface components, enabling users to develop custom applications and system logic for specialized hardware devices. The firmware distinguishes itself through a modular architecture that organizes system functionality into isolated units, allowing for the development of custom user interfaces and logic. It includes a comprehensive collection of low-level drivers and applications s

Bazzite is an immutable, atomic-image-based operating system designed for gaming performance and handheld hardware. It utilizes a read-only root filesystem and versioned images to provide atomic updates and instant system rollbacks, ensuring a stable core environment. The system is distinguished by its deep optimization for portable gaming devices, featuring dedicated handheld hardware management for CPU undervolting, fan control, and display refresh rate overclocking. It includes a specialized gaming mode that boots directly into a console-like interface with integrated input mapping and a t

OpenWrt is a modular Linux distribution designed for resource-constrained networking hardware. It functions as a comprehensive network routing platform, providing a complete build environment that allows users to generate custom firmware images for a wide variety of embedded processor architectures. By utilizing a standardized cross-compilation toolchain and a package-based ecosystem, it enables the creation of tailored operating systems for specific hardware deployments. The project distinguishes itself through a hardware abstraction layer that normalizes interactions across diverse chipsets

This is the official documentation repository for Raspberry Pi hardware and software. It covers the complete range of Raspberry Pi single-board computers, the RP-series microcontrollers, and the Raspberry Pi operating system. The documentation provides reference material for setting up devices, configuring hardware, and using the system for tasks including AI inference, camera and video capture, embedded development, and remote access. The documentation covers the full boot chain from the GPU firmware and EEPROM bootloader through to kernel loading, with detailed guidance on boot configuratio

This project is a wireless hotspot management interface for Debian devices. It provides a web-based controller for managing wireless access points, wireless repeaters, VPN gateways, and DNS ad-blocking filters. The system includes a captive portal framework to intercept network traffic via customizable splash pages and a VPN controller that supports WireGuard and OpenVPN with kill-switch functionality. It further differentiates itself with a DNS ad-blocking filter using curated blacklists and the ability to operate in multiple network modes, including bridged access point and wireless repeate

jetson-inference is a set of libraries and tools for executing optimized deep learning models on embedded GPU hardware. Its primary purpose is to enable real-time computer vision and AI inference at the edge with low latency and high throughput. The project distinguishes itself through high-performance streaming analytics and the ability to execute concurrent AI pipelines on auto-grade silicon. It provides specialized support for multi-sensor stream processing, utilizing zero-copy data transport to load camera frames directly into GPU memory. The codebase covers a broad surface of capabiliti

Lede is an embedded Linux build tool and firmware build system designed to generate bootable operating system images for routers and embedded network devices. It functions as a network device OS compiler that manages toolchains and target architectures to produce customizable firmware. The system enables the creation of custom router operating systems by integrating external package feeds from remote Git repositories. This allows for the expansion of available software packages and the tailoring of network appliance features during the build process. The build environment covers toolchain-ba

Asuswrt-Merlin is a custom router firmware that provides an enhanced version of the original manufacturer software. Its primary purpose is to offer additional features, bug fixes, and advanced configuration options not available in standard factory firmware. The project utilizes a modification process that applies binary patching and a layered firmware overlay to a proprietary distribution. This approach allows for the implementation of kernel extensions and functionality adjustments while maintaining compatibility with the original hardware. The software covers broad capability areas includ

This is a custom firmware build for ASUS routers that enhances the stock operating system by fixing known bugs and stability issues while preserving the original user interface. It adds minor feature adjustments and configuration options to the router's web-based administration panel without replacing its core functionality. The project modifies the original vendor firmware source code at the file level to apply targeted fixes and feature additions, using separate code branches to manage different firmware versions and release tracks. It incorporates pre-compiled proprietary drivers and firmw

This project is a keyboard firmware framework and programmable keyboard ecosystem designed for Atmel AVR and ARM microcontrollers. It provides the embedded software necessary to implement the USB Human Interface Device standard, allowing hardware to communicate keystrokes and mouse movements to a host computer. The framework distinguishes itself by offering a comprehensive toolchain for custom hardware development, including a command line interface for project scaffolding, firmware flashing, and configuration linting. It supports a variety of flexible configuration methods, allowing users to

Actions-OpenWrt is a cloud-based build orchestrator and continuous integration pipeline designed to automate the compilation of custom OpenWrt firmware binaries. It provides a workflow template that uses virtual environments to monitor source repositories, trigger builds upon detecting updates, and deliver the resulting artifacts. The system enables the management of parallel builds across different hardware targets and integrates third-party software packages into the build process. It supports a high degree of customization through shell-scripted logic, configuration file overrides, and the

PlatformIO Core is a toolset for embedded software development that manages the compilation, flashing, and debugging of firmware for various microcontroller targets. It provides a cross-platform build system that automates the process of transforming source code into binaries and transferring them to hardware via serial protocols. The system uses a plugin-based architecture to extend hardware platform support and incorporates a manifest-driven approach to resolve and install the specific toolchains, frameworks, and libraries required for different board definitions. Capabilities cover the fu

ImmortalWrt is an embedded network operating system for routers and network hardware. Built as a Linux distribution based on OpenWrt, it functions as a firmware builder and operating system designed to manage routing, switching, and firewalling. The project extends the OpenWrt base by providing additional drivers and pre-configured software packages. It includes a toolset for compiling tailored system images from source to match specific hardware architectures and chipsets. The system features a web-based management interface for device administration and a modular package manager for instal

The Linux kernel is a monolithic operating system core that manages hardware resources, memory, and process scheduling across diverse computing architectures. It provides a standardized, POSIX-compliant environment for application execution while maintaining a modular driver framework that allows for the dynamic loading and removal of hardware interfaces. The project is distinguished by its high-performance concurrency toolkit, which utilizes lockless synchronization primitives and read-copy-update mechanisms to manage shared data access in multi-core environments. It incorporates a comprehen

This project is an educational curriculum designed to teach the fundamentals of operating system development and low-level systems programming. It provides a structured sequence of lessons and code samples that guide users through building a functional kernel and bootloader from scratch, enabling a practical understanding of how software interacts directly with computer hardware. The repository distinguishes itself by focusing on the core mechanics of bare-metal execution. It covers the implementation of essential system components, including assembly-based bootloaders that transition process

OpenSpeedy is a network acceleration utility designed to optimize data transmission between applications and remote servers. It functions as a congestion control middleware and traffic processing engine, operating within the kernel space to minimize latency and reduce CPU overhead during packet delivery. The project distinguishes itself through its ability to aggregate multiple network interfaces into a single logical stream, enhancing bandwidth and link reliability. It employs custom transport protocols that bypass head-of-line blocking and utilizes forward error correction to reconstruct lo

This project is a Linux distribution build system and deployment framework designed to compile tailored Debian and Ubuntu server images for Amlogic ARM hardware. It functions as an operating system deployer and kernel builder, providing the tools necessary to flash system images to internal or external storage and manage boot configurations on ARM boards. The system includes a specialized build pipeline for compiling Linux kernels with hardware-specific patches and out-of-tree driver modules. It also features a dual-boot partition manager that enables the backup and restoration of original An

OpenTabletDriver is a user-mode graphics tablet driver and USB HID input manager that translates raw USB input from digitizer hardware into system cursor and pen events. It serves as a hardware abstraction layer that normalizes input from various tablet brands into a consistent API, providing a cross-platform pen interface with pressure and tilt sensitivity. The project distinguishes itself through a plugin-based architecture and a profile-based configuration system, allowing for custom filters, interpolators, and persistent hardware setups. It includes specialized tools for hardware driver d

liquidctl is a command line interface and set of Python drivers used to monitor and control liquid cooling hardware. It functions as a liquid cooler controller, hardware telemetry tool, and RGB lighting controller, providing a unified way to manage temperatures, fan speeds, and pump rates for all-in-one and custom loop cooling systems. The project provides a Python hardware driver that enables programmatic control and telemetry collection without relying solely on the command line. It allows for the configuration of device lighting using standard RGB, HSV, and HSL formats. The system include

LibreHardwareMonitor is a .NET library and system health monitoring tool for Windows. It provides a programmatic hardware sensor API and a low-level interface to access real-time temperature, voltage, and fan speed data from computer hardware components. The project serves as a bridge between Windows operating system calls and physical sensors, allowing for the monitoring of processors, graphics cards, motherboards, storage devices, and network adapters. This enables the tracking of system stability and the collection of environmental changes across various hardware components. The software