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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, master, whinlatterGeneral layer for Arm recipesJon Mason and Ross Burtonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-arm-bspscarthgap, master, whinlatterBSP layer for Arm reference and virtual platformsJon Mason and Ross Burtonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-arm-toolchainscarthgap, master, whinlatterThis layer adds support for building with Arm GCC and Arm GCC binary toolchains.Jon Masonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-awsscarthgap, master, whinlatterThe 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 Dmytriyenkohttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-ti
meta-clangscarthgap, master, whinlatterClang/llvm alternative to gcc for C/C++ cross compilerKhem Rajhttp://github.com/kraj/meta-clang
meta-exeinscarthgap, master, whinlatterPulsar supportGianluigi Spagnuolohttps://github.com/exein-io/meta-exein
meta-filesystemsscarthgap, master, whinlatterTools for providing and working with additional filesystems.Martin Jansahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-gnomescarthgap, master, whinlatterGNOME UI supportMartin Jansa and Koen Kooihttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-initramfsscarthgap, master, whinlatterinitramfs toolsAndrea Adami and Paul Eggletonhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-intelscarthgap, master, whinlatterOfficial layer for Intel platform/board support.Anuj Mittalhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-intel
meta-mingwscarthgap, master, whinlatterOpenEmbedded meta layer for mingw based SDKsRichard Purdiehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-mingw
meta-multimediascarthgap, master, whinlatterMultimedia-related softwareKoen Kooihttp://cgit.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, master, whinlatterNetwork-related softwareJoe MacDonaldhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-oescarthgap, master, whinlatterAdditional shared OE metadataKhem Rajhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-perlscarthgap, master, whinlatterAdditional Perl recipes beyond those provided in OE-CoreHongxu Jiahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-pokyscarthgap, master, whinlatterPoky reference distribution for the Yocto ProjectRichard Purdiehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-yocto
meta-pythonscarthgap, master, whinlatterRecipes for packaging Python modulesTim "moto-timo" Orling and Derek Strakahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-qcommasterBSP layer for Qualcomm SoC and BoardsNicolas Dechesnehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-qcom
meta-riscvmasterRISC-V Architecture Layer for OpenEmbedded/YoctoKhem Rajhttp://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 Dmytriyenkohttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-ti
meta-ti-extrasscarthgap, masterLayer with extra components to extend Texas Instruments BSP layerRyan Eatmon and Denys Dmytriyenkohttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-ti
meta-virtualizationscarthgap, master, whinlatterHypervisor, virtualization tool stack, and cloud supportBruce Ashfieldhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-virtualization
meta-webserverscarthgap, master, whinlatterWeb server related softwareDerek Strakahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-xfcescarthgap, master, whinlatterXFCE UI supportAndreas Müllerhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-yocto-bspscarthgap, master, whinlatterBSP layer for Yocto Project reference hardwareRichard Purdiehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-yocto
openembedded-corescarthgap, master, whinlatterCore metadataRichard Purdiehttp://cgit.openembedded.org/openembedded-core