10 tools to work in Linux-based embedded systems.

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Here’s a list of 10 tools commonly used for building and managing root filesystems in Linux-based embedded systems:

  1. Yocto Project

    • A powerful build system for creating custom Linux distributions for embedded devices.
  2. Buildroot

    • A simple, efficient, and easy-to-use tool for building embedded Linux systems.
  3. OpenEmbedded

    • A flexible build framework used in the Yocto Project and other embedded systems.
  4. PTXdist

    • A build system for embedded Linux, emphasizing simplicity and reproducibility.
  5. Debootstrap

    • A tool for creating a Debian-based root filesystem from scratch.
  6. crosstool-ng

    • A versatile toolchain generator for embedded development.
  7. BusyBox

    • A suite of Unix utilities packaged as a single executable, ideal for minimal root filesystems.
  8. mkrootfs

    • A custom script or utility to manually assemble root filesystems using precompiled packages.
  9. OpenWrt Build System

    • Specifically tailored for building firmware for network devices but adaptable for other embedded systems.
  10. Flatpak Builder

  • While not strictly for embedded systems, it can package applications for deployment in controlled environments.