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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.

LayerBranchesDescriptionMaintainer(s)Source Code
meta-oemaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreAdditional shared OE metadataKhem Rajhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-intelmaster, dunfell, hardknott, kirkstone, mickledoreOfficial layer for Intel platform/board support.Anuj Mittalhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-intel
meta-yocto-bspmaster, dunfell, kirkstoneBSP layer for Yocto Project reference hardwareRichard Purdiehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-yocto
meta-gnomemaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreGNOME UI supportKoen Kooi and Martin Jansahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-initramfsmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreinitramfs toolsAndrea Adami and Paul Eggletonhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-multimediamaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreMultimedia-related softwareKoen Kooihttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-networkingmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreNetwork-related softwareJoe MacDonaldhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-virtualizationmaster, kirkstone, mickledoreHypervisor, virtualization tool stack, and cloud supportBruce Ashfieldhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-virtualization
meta-webservermaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreWeb server related softwareDerek Strakahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-xfcemaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreXFCE UI supportAndreas Müllerhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-filesystemsmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreTools for providing and working with additional filesystems.Martin Jansahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-perlmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreAdditional Perl recipes beyond those provided in OE-CoreHongxu Jiahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-mingwmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreOpenEmbedded meta layer for mingw based SDKsRichard Purdiehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-mingw
meta-pythonmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledoreRecipes for packaging Python modulesTim "moto-timo" Orling and Derek Strakahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-clangmasterClang/llvm alternative to gcc for C/C++ cross compilerKhem Rajhttp://github.com/kraj/meta-clang
meta-pokymaster, dunfell, kirkstonePoky reference distribution for the Yocto ProjectRichard Purdiehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-yocto
meta-arm-bspmaster, kirkstone, mickledoreBSP layer for Arm reference and virtual platformsRoss Burton and Jon Masonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-armmaster, kirkstone, mickledoreGeneral layer for Arm recipesRoss Burton and Jon Masonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-awsmaster, dunfell, hardknott, honister, kirkstone, mickledoreThe standard layer for Amazon Web Services off-cloud software.Richard Elbergerhttps://github.com/aws4embeddedlinux/meta-aws
meta-arm-toolchainmaster, kirkstone, mickledoreThis layer adds support for building with Arm GCC and Arm GCC binary toolchains.Jon Masonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-gplv2dunfell, kirkstoneRecipes corresponding to old, obsolete versions of software that are GPLv2 licensed where the upstream have moved to GPLv3 licenses.Ross Burtonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-gplv2
meta-python-mixindunfell"Mixin" layer on top of meta-python for additional modules, versions or various other backported functionality.Andrei Gherzan, Stefan Schmidt and Eilís Ní Fhlannagáinhttps://gitlab.eclipse.org/eclipse/oniro-core/meta-python-mixin
meta-ti-bspmaster, kirkstoneThe official OpenEmbedded/Yocto BSP layer for Texas Instruments platforms.Denys Dmytriyenko and Ryan Eatmonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-ti
meta-ti-extrasmaster, kirkstoneLayer with extra components to extend Texas Instruments BSP layerDenys Dmytriyenko and Ryan Eatmonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-ti
meta-raspberrypikirkstoneRaspberry Pi board supportAndrei Gherzanhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-raspberrypi
meta-gem5kirkstoneRecipe and machine for the gem5 simulator system.Ross Burton and Jon Masonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-agl-coremaster, kirkstoneThis is the core layer with essential recipes and the distro.Jan-Simon Möllerhttps://git.automotivelinux.org/AGL/meta-agl/
meta-netbootmaster, kirkstoneThis 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-pipewiremaster, kirkstoneThis layer holds the sound manager 'pipewire' and session manager 'wireplumber'Jan-Simon Möllerhttps://git.automotivelinux.org/AGL/meta-agl/

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