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Yocto Project Compatible Layers

Yocto Project Compatible Layers

The Yocto Project’s “Layer Model” is a development model for embedded and IoT Linux creation that distinguishes the Yocto Project from other simple build systems. The Layer Model simultaneously supports collaboration and customization. Layers are repositories that contain related sets of instructions that tell the OpenEmbedded Build System what to do.

Layers support the inclusion of technologies, hardware components, and software components. The Yocto Project Compatible designation is applied to appropriate products and software components (BSPs, other OE-compatible layers, and related open source projects). This provides a level of standardization and contributes to a strong ecosystem.

Know what you’re looking for? Search the layer index below. New to layers? Check out our Layer Model Guide to get started.

If you are a Yocto Project member* or a non-profit open source project that is creating layers using the Yocto Project, you are eligible** to apply for Yocto Project Compatible status. Apply today!

YP Compatible Layer Registration Application

*Must be Platinum, Gold, or Silver membership level
** Additional criteria required to be approved. More details are available in the application form.

LayerBranchesDescriptionSource Code
meta-agl-corescarthgap, masterThis is the core layer with essential recipes and the distro.Jan-Simon Möllerhttps://git.automotivelinux.org/AGL/meta-agl/
meta-armscarthgap, masterGeneral layer for Arm recipesRoss Burton and Jon Masonhttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-arm
meta-arm-bspscarthgap, masterBSP layer for Arm reference and virtual platformsRoss Burton and Jon Masonhttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-arm
meta-arm-toolchainscarthgap, masterThis layer adds support for building with Arm GCC and Arm GCC binary toolchains.Jon Masonhttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-arm
meta-awsscarthgap, masterThe standard layer for Amazon Web Services off-cloud software.Richard Elbergerhttps://github.com/aws4embeddedlinux/meta-aws
meta-beaglemasterBSP layer for BeagleBoard.org platformsRyan Eatmon and Denys Dmytriyenkohttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-ti
meta-clangscarthgap, masterClang/llvm alternative to gcc for C/C++ cross compilerKhem Rajhttps://github.com/kraj/meta-clang
meta-exeinscarthgap, masterPulsar supportGianluigi Spagnuolohttps://github.com/exein-io/meta-exein
meta-filesystemsscarthgap, masterTools for providing and working with additional filesystems.Martin Jansahttps://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-gnomescarthgap, masterGNOME UI supportKoen Kooi and Martin Jansahttps://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-initramfsscarthgap, masterinitramfs toolsAndrea Adami and Paul Eggletonhttp://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-intelscarthgap, masterOfficial layer for Intel platform/board support.Anuj Mittalhttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-intel
meta-mingwscarthgap, masterOpenEmbedded meta layer for mingw based SDKsRichard Purdiehttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-mingw
meta-multimediascarthgap, masterMultimedia-related softwareKoen Kooihttps://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-netbootmasterThis layer contains some recipes and configuration adjustments to allow network boot through NBD (network boot device).Jan-Simon Möllerhttps://git.automotivelinux.org/AGL/meta-agl/
meta-networkingscarthgap, masterNetwork-related softwareJoe MacDonaldhttp://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-oescarthgap, masterAdditional shared OE metadataKhem Rajhttp://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-perlscarthgap, masterAdditional Perl recipes beyond those provided in OE-CoreHongxu Jiahttp://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-pokyscarthgap, masterPoky reference distribution for the Yocto ProjectRichard Purdiehttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-yocto
meta-pythonscarthgap, masterRecipes for packaging Python modulesTim "moto-timo" Orling and Derek Strakahttp://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-qcommasterBSP layer for Qualcomm SoC and BoardsNicolas Dechesne
meta-riscvmasterRISC-V Architecture Layer for OpenEmbedded/YoctoKhem Rajhttps://github.com/riscv/meta-riscv
meta-rz-bspscarthgapSimple BSP for Renesas RZ reference platformsChris Patersonhttps://github.com/renesas-rz/rz-community-bsp
meta-ti-bspscarthgap, masterThe official OpenEmbedded/Yocto BSP layer for Texas Instruments platforms.Ryan Eatmon and Denys Dmytriyenkohttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-ti
meta-ti-extrasscarthgap, masterLayer with extra components to extend Texas Instruments BSP layerRyan Eatmon and Denys Dmytriyenkohttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-ti
meta-virtualizationscarthgap, masterHypervisor, virtualization tool stack, and cloud supportBruce Ashfieldhttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-virtualization
meta-webserverscarthgap, masterWeb server related softwareDerek Strakahttps://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-xfcescarthgap, masterXFCE UI supportAndreas Müllerhttp://git.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-yocto-bspscarthgap, masterBSP layer for Yocto Project reference hardwareRichard Purdiehttps://git.yoctoproject.org/meta-yocto
openembedded-corescarthgap, masterCore metadataRichard Purdiehttp://git.openembedded.org/openembedded-core