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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.

LayerBranchesDescriptionSource Code
meta-agl-coremaster, kirkstoneThis is the core layer with essential recipes and the distro.Jan-Simon Möllerhttps://git.automotivelinux.org/AGL/meta-agl/
meta-armmaster, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldGeneral layer for Arm recipesRoss Burton and Jon Masonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-arm-bspmaster, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldBSP layer for Arm reference and virtual platformsRoss Burton and Jon Masonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-arm-toolchainmaster, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldThis layer adds support for building with Arm GCC and Arm GCC binary toolchains.Jon Masonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-awsmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldThe standard layer for Amazon Web Services off-cloud software.Richard Elbergerhttps://github.com/aws4embeddedlinux/meta-aws
meta-clangmaster, nanbieldClang/llvm alternative to gcc for C/C++ cross compilerKhem Rajhttp://github.com/kraj/meta-clang
meta-exeinmaster, nanbieldPulsar supportGianluigi Spagnuolohttps://github.com/exein-io/meta-exein
meta-filesystemsmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldTools for providing and working with additional filesystems.Martin Jansahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-gem5kirkstoneRecipe and machine for the gem5 simulator system.Ross Burton and Jon Masonhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-arm
meta-gnomemaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldGNOME UI supportMartin Jansa and Koen Kooihttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
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-initramfsmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldinitramfs toolsAndrea Adami and Paul Eggletonhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-intelmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldOfficial layer for Intel platform/board support.Anuj Mittalhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-intel
meta-mingwmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldOpenEmbedded meta layer for mingw based SDKsRichard Purdiehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-mingw
meta-multimediamaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldMultimedia-related softwareKoen Kooihttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
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-networkingmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldNetwork-related softwareJoe MacDonaldhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-oemaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldAdditional shared OE metadataKhem Rajhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-perlmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldAdditional Perl recipes beyond those provided in OE-CoreHongxu Jiahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-pipewiremaster, kirkstoneThis layer holds the sound manager 'pipewire' and session manager 'wireplumber'Jan-Simon Möllerhttps://git.automotivelinux.org/AGL/meta-agl/
meta-pokymaster, dunfell, kirkstonePoky reference distribution for the Yocto ProjectRichard Purdiehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-yocto
meta-pythonmaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldRecipes for packaging Python modulesTim "moto-timo" Orling and Derek Strakahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-python-mixindunfell"Mixin" layer on top of meta-python for additional modules, versions or various other backported functionality.Andrei Gherzan, Eilís Ní Fhlannagáin and Stefan Schmidthttps://gitlab.eclipse.org/eclipse/oniro-core/meta-python-mixin
meta-raspberrypikirkstoneRaspberry Pi board supportAndrei Gherzanhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-raspberrypi
meta-ti-bspmaster, kirkstoneThe official OpenEmbedded/Yocto BSP layer for Texas Instruments platforms.Ryan Eatmon and Denys Dmytriyenkohttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-ti
meta-ti-extrasmaster, kirkstoneLayer with extra components to extend Texas Instruments BSP layerRyan Eatmon and Denys Dmytriyenkohttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-ti
meta-virtualizationmaster, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldHypervisor, virtualization tool stack, and cloud supportBruce Ashfieldhttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-virtualization
meta-webservermaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldWeb server related softwareDerek Strakahttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-xfcemaster, dunfell, kirkstone, mickledore, nanbieldXFCE UI supportAndreas Müllerhttp://cgit.openembedded.org/meta-openembedded
meta-yocto-bspmaster, dunfell, kirkstoneBSP layer for Yocto Project reference hardwareRichard Purdiehttp://git.yoctoproject.org/cgit/cgit.cgi/meta-yocto

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