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View 307 business solutionsBrowse free open source Raspberry Pi software and projects for Linux below. Use the toggles on the left to filter open source Raspberry Pi software by OS, license, language, programming language, and project status.
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PINN
PINN is an enhancement of NOOBS
PINN is an enhancement of NOOBS for the Raspberry Pi. It allows the installation of MULTIPLE OSes on the same SD/HDD/SSD device with an OS chooser when booting. Built-in Admin tools allow you to backup & restore your OSes and fix OS problems by including basic disk checking, password changing, and a command shell. -
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Iperf 2
A means to measure network responsiveness and throughput
Throughput testing, latency testing, jitter measurement, packet loss measurement, TCP testing, UDP testing, ECN testing, L4S testing, responsiveness testing, bounceback testing, one-way delay measurement, histogram reporting, multicast testing, IPv6 support, parallel streams, bidirectional testing, full-duplex testing, congestion-control testing, socket pacing, CSV output, embedded systems support Current release: 2.2.2, Sept 29 , 2026 About iperf 2 and iperf3: Read about the differences between these programs at https://iperf2.sourceforge.io/IperfCompare.html Man page: https://iperf2.sourceforge.io/iperf-manpage.html Manual: https://iperf2.sourceforge.io/iperf2-user-manual.html -
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balenaEtcher
A safe way to flash OS images to SD cards & USB drives
Etcher is a powerful OS image flasher. It protects a user from accidentally overwriting hard-drives by making drive selection obvious; and with validated flashing there is no more writing images to corrupted drives. It is also called balenaEtcher since it is developed by balena. In addition, balenaEtcher can flash directly Raspberry Pi devices that support usbboot. Use for .iso and .img files, as well as zipped folders to create live SD cards and USB flash drives. Written with Electron for cross platform use (windows, macOS, and Linux). -
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whisper.cpp
Port of OpenAI's Whisper model in C/C++
whisper.cpp is a lightweight, C/C++ reimplementation of OpenAI’s Whisper automatic speech recognition (ASR) model—designed for efficient, standalone transcription without external dependencies. The entire high-level implementation of the model is contained in whisper.h and whisper.cpp. The rest of the code is part of the ggml machine learning library. The command downloads the base.en model converted to custom ggml format and runs the inference on all .wav samples in the folder samples. whisper.cpp supports integer quantization of the Whisper ggml models. Quantized models require less memory and disk space and depending on the hardware can be processed more efficiently. -
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Universal G-Code Sender
A cross-platform G-Code sender for GRBL, Smoothieware, etc.
A full-featured gcode platform used for interfacing with advanced CNC controllers like GRBL , TinyG, g2core and Smoothieware. Universal Gcode Sender is a self-contained Java application that includes all external dependencies and can be used on most computers running Windows, MacOSX or Linux. With older versions of GRBL UGS is pretty reliable when it comes to jogging, but there are limitations. With GRBL 1.1 this is no longer the case when using the new JOG MODE syntax. This first-class jog mode guarantees the GCODE state will be unaltered and also allows you to stop a jog while it is in progress. UGS uses this new syntax automatically when it detects a version of GRBL which supports it. -
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Raspberry Pi Imager
Tool for creating bootable media for Raspberry Pi devices
Raspberry Pi Imager is an official utility designed to simplify the process of creating bootable storage media for Raspberry Pi devices. It provides a user-friendly graphical interface that allows users to select an operating system, download it if necessary, and write it directly to an SD card or USB drive. The tool supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it accessible to a broad range of users from beginners to advanced developers. It also includes customization options such as preconfiguring Wi-Fi credentials, hostnames, and SSH access before first boot. Advanced users can point the application to custom image repositories, enabling automated provisioning workflows and specialized deployments. Overall, Raspberry Pi Imager streamlines device setup and reduces friction when preparing new Raspberry Pi systems for development, education, or production use. -
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Snap7
32/64 bit multi-platform Ethernet S7 PLC communication suite
Snap7, through three specialized components: Client and the inedited Server and Partner, allows you to definitively integrate your PC based systems into a PLC automation chain. Designed to transfer large amounts of hi-speed data in industrial facilities, it scales easily, down to small Linux Arm boards such as Raspberry PI. Hi level object oriented wrappers are provided, currently C/C++, .NET/Mono, Pascal, LabVIEW, Python with many source code examples. Very easy to use, a full working server example is not bigger than the “Hello world”. Many projects/makefiles are ready to run to easily rebuild Snap7 in any platform without the need of be a C++ guru. Very detailed documentation provided. -
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sherpa-onnx
Speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and speaker recognition
Speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and speaker recognition using next-gen Kaldi with onnxruntime without an Internet connection. Support embedded systems, Android, iOS, Raspberry Pi, RISC-V, x86_64 servers, websocket server/client, C/C++, Python, Kotlin, C#, Go, NodeJS, Java, Swift, Dart, JavaScript, Flutter. -
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Linux Q83
LinuxQ83 AMD64 and ARM64 (Raspberry Pi 4)
New LinuxQ83 kopernik 13.18 ,is a modern, lightweight Linux distribution focused on performance, usability, and innovation. It features the COSMIC Desktop, a next-generation environment written in Rust, offering high performance, stability, and memory safety. COSMIC provides a clean and customizable interface for efficient window and workspace management. The system is suitable for both older and newer hardware thanks to its low resource usage. LinuxQ83 also uses Nushell as its default shell, also written in Rust, enabling modern, structured data handling. Additionally, it can support Cinnamon, a traditional and user-friendly desktop environment similar to classic Windows layouts. I have decided to withdraw from further development of LinuxQ83 for the Radxa Orion O6 . -
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DeepSpeech
Open source embedded speech-to-text engine
DeepSpeech is an open source embedded (offline, on-device) speech-to-text engine which can run in real time on devices ranging from a Raspberry Pi 4 to high power GPU servers. DeepSpeech is an open-source Speech-To-Text engine, using a model trained by machine learning techniques based on Baidu's Deep Speech research paper. Project DeepSpeech uses Google's TensorFlow to make the implementation easier. A pre-trained English model is available for use and can be downloaded following the instructions in the usage docs. If you want to use the pre-trained English model for performing speech-to-text, you can download it (along with other important inference material) from the DeepSpeech releases page. -
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XBian
XBian is a small, fast and lightweight media center linux distro
XBian is a free, Open Source media center distribution for mini computers (currently Raspberry Pi, Solidrun's CuBox-i/Hummingboard supported). It can be downloaded at http://www.xbian.org. Our slogan is "bleeding edge" as our main focus is delivering the fastest media center solution. We believe that everyone can help make XBian better. Please visit our website for support and if you have suggestions, wishes or contributions, please share them with us! Want more info about XBian? You can read everything about it here: http://www.xbian.org/what-is-xbian/ -
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EtchDroid
An application to write OS images to USB drives, on Android
EtchDroid is an open-source application that writes disk images to USB drives. Use it to make a bootable operating system USB drive when your laptop is dead. -
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CNCjs
A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Marlin,
A web-based interface for CNC milling controller running Grbl, Smoothieware, or TinyG. It runs on a Raspberry Pi or a laptop computer that you have Node.js installed, connecting to the Arduino over a serial connection using a USB serial port, a Bluetooth serial module, or a Serial-to-WiFi module like XBee or USR-WIFI232-T. -
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RetroPie BIOS
Full BIOS collection for RetroPie
RetroPie BIOS is a curated collection of BIOS files intended for use with the RetroPie emulation platform, providing the essential firmware required to run a wide range of classic gaming systems. The repository organizes BIOS files for numerous consoles and arcade systems, ensuring compatibility with RetroPie and related emulation environments. Each file in the collection has been verified against reference databases such as the Libretro system definitions, ensuring accuracy and reliability. The project simplifies the process of setting up emulation systems by consolidating required BIOS files into a single, organized package that users can directly integrate into their RetroPie installation. It also includes checksum validation mechanisms, allowing users to verify file integrity and ensure that BIOS files match expected standards. By maintaining a structured and verified dataset, the repository reduces common issues associated with missing or incorrect BIOS files. -
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RtspSimpleServer
ready-to-use RTSP / RTMP / LL-HLS / WebRTC server and proxy
rtsp-simple-server is a ready-to-use and zero-dependency server and proxy that allows users to publish, read and proxy live video and audio streams. Publish live streams to the server Read live streams from the server. Proxy streams from other servers or cameras, always or on-demand. Streams are automatically converted from a protocol to another. For instance, it's possible to publish a stream with RTSP and read it with HLS. Serve multiple streams at once in separate paths Authenticate users; use internal or external authentication. Redirect readers to other RTSP servers (load balancing) Query and control the server through an HTTP API. Reload the configuration without disconnecting existing clients (hot reloading) Read Prometheus-compatible metrics. Run external commands when clients connect, disconnect, read or publish streams. Natively compatible with the Raspberry Pi Camera. Compatible with Linux, Windows and macOS, does not require any dependency or interpreter. -
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avbuild
ffmpeg build tool and prebuilt packages for all platforms
iOS, android, raspberry pi, windows store, windows desktop, linux, macOS etc. Multiple toolchains support, include gcc, clang, vs2013, vs2015, vs2017. Hardware accelerated decoders and encoders support. Source code: https://github.com/wang-bin/avbuild -
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Penguins' eggs
On the road of Remastersys, Refracta, Systemback and father Knoppix!
penguins-eggs is a console tool, under continuous development, that allows you to remaster your system and redistribute it as live images on usb sticks or via PXE, work on amd64, i386 and ARM64. -
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Node-RED
Low-code programming for event-driven applications
Node-RED is a programming tool for wiring together hardware devices, APIs and online services in new and interesting ways. It provides a browser-based editor that makes it easy to wire together flows using the wide range of nodes in the palette that can be deployed to its runtime in a single-click. Node-RED provides a browser-based flow editor that makes it easy to wire together flows using the wide range of nodes in the palette. Flows can be then deployed to the runtime in a single-click. JavaScript functions can be created within the editor using a rich text editor. A built-in library allows you to save useful functions, templates or flows for re-use. The light-weight runtime is built on Node.js, taking full advantage of its event-driven, non-blocking model. This makes it ideal to run at the edge of the network on low-cost hardware such as the Raspberry Pi as well as in the cloud. -
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DragonOS_Pi64
SDR Focused Distribution for the Raspberry Pi
***** Requires a 32GB or larger SD card ****** Default Username = dragon Default Password = dragon Recommend running the SDRPlay API installer located under "other". DragonOS Pi64 is an out-of-the-box aarch64 Raspberry Pi (Debian 13) based operating system for anyone interested in software defined radios. All source installed software is located in the /usr/src directory while the remaining software was installed by package managers. Should support: HackRF RTLSDR Airspy LimeSDR Ettus/USRP BladeRF Yardstick One SDRPlay Ubertooth PlutoSDR AntSDR And other SDRs, Hardware, etc. -
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RaspEX Kodi
RaspEX Kodi 64bit is a perfect system for Raspberry Pi 5
RaspEX Kodi Build 260117 with LXQt/Kodi 21.3 ("Omega") is made especially for the new Raspberry Pi 5. In RaspEX Kodi I’ve added the LXQt 2.2 Desktop with many useful applications, such as NetworkManager. Makes it easy to configure your wireless network. I’ve also upgraded Kodi to version 21.3 "Omega" , which makes it possible to include many useful Add-ons. PERFORMANCE RaspEX Kodi is now very fast and responsive. And the video performance is brilliant. Almost as good as if you use a new "big" computer. INSTALLATION Use Rufus in Windows to transfer the IMAGE file to a SD card. USED KERNEL Kernel 6.12.40-exton-v8-16k+ for Rpi5. You can ONLY run this RaspEX Kodi version on a Raspberry Pi 5. ABOUT Kodi 21.3 Version 21.3 ("Omega") was released 251216. ABOUT the YouTube Add-on in Kodi I have created permanent API keys so that the YouTube Add-on will work. -
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Mycroft
Mycroft Core, the Mycroft Artificial Intelligence platform
Mycroft is the world’s leading open source voice assistant. It is private by default and completely customizable. Our software runs on many platforms, on desktop, our reference hardware, a Raspberry Pi, or your own custom hardware. Our open-source, modular system can be ported to your device or environment, at any price point. Whether you make voice-assistants, televisions, or microwaves. Whether you have a 5-room BnB or a 1000-room hotel. Your customers will get access to all the necessities of a voice assistant. Our software and essential services are free (as in freedom) and also gratis (at no cost to you or them). And especially not at the cost of their (or your) privacy! Your customers will be able to upgrade their experience with premium content and services. The Mycroft open source voice stack can be freely remixed, extended, and deployed anywhere. Mycroft may be used in anything from a science project to a global enterprise environment. -
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SmartDNS
Local DNS server to obtain the fastest website IP
SmartDNS is a local DNS server. SmartDNS accepts DNS query requests from local clients, obtains DNS query results from multiple upstream DNS servers, and returns the results with the fastest access speed to clients, improving network access speed. At the same time, it supports the designation of specific domain name IP addresses, and high-quality matching to achieve the effect of filtering advertisements. Different from all-servers of dnsmasq, smartdns returns the resolution results with the fastest access speed. Supports Raspberry Pi, openwrt, ASUS router, windows and other devices. Supports domain name suffix matching mode, simplify filtering configuration, filter 200,000 records in less than 1ms. Supports domain name shunting, different types of domain names are queried to different DNS servers. Support standard Linux system (Raspberry Pi), various firmware of openwrt system, and native firmware of ASUS router. And support for Windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). -
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Home Assistant
Open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first
Home Assistant is a powerful open source home automation app that prioritizes local control and privacy. It offers great security and features while keeping your data securely out of the cloud. It can give you control of all your devices from a single, mobile-friendly interface and will track the state of all these devices so you don’t have to. Home Assistant is powered by a worldwide community and runs ideally on a Raspberry Pi or a local server. It can be set up to automatically control devices, so whether you want to be alerted when the lights turn on when you’re not at home, or want the lights to automatically dim when you start to watch a movie on Chromecast, Home Assistant can do it for you. See more examples on the official website: https://www.home-assistant.io/ -
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Blynk C++ Library
Blynk library for embedded hardware
Blynk is the most popular Internet of Things platform for connecting any hardware to the cloud, designing apps to control them, and managing your deployed products at scale. With Blynk Library you can connect over 400 hardware models (including ESP8266, ESP32, NodeMCU, all Arduinos, Raspberry Pi, Particle, Texas Instruments, etc.)to the Blynk Cloud. With Blynk apps for iOS and Android apps you can easily drag-n-drop graphic interfaces for any DIY or commercial project. It's a pure WYSIWG experience, no coding on iOS or Android required. Hardware can connect to Blynk Cloud (open-source server) over the Internet using hardware connectivity available on your board (like ESP32), or with the use of various shields (Ethernet, WiFi, GSM, LTE, etc). Blynk Cloud is available for every user of Blynk for free. Direct connection over Bluetooth is also possible. Check the included examples on how to use different types of connections (transports) and explore Blynk features. -
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raspberry-gpio-python
A Python module to control the GPIO on a Raspberry Pi
To get started with RPi.GPIO, it would be worthwhile reading the examples in the project wiki (link above). Note that this module is unsuitable for real-time or timing critical applications. This is because you can not predict when Python will be busy garbage collecting. It also runs under the Linux kernel which is not suitable for real time applications - it is multitasking O/S and another process may be given priority over the CPU, causing jitter in your program. If you are after true real-time performance and predictability, buy yourself an Arduino! (see http://www.arduino.cc ) Note that the current release does not support SPI, I2C, 1-wire or serial functionality on the RPi yet. This is planned for the near future - watch this space!
