ADI Kuiper Linux

Kuiper is a specialized Debian-based Linux distribution designed specifically for Analog Devices hardware and evaluation boards. It provides a complete, ready-to-use environment with ADI libraries, tools, and applications pre-configured for seamless hardware integration.

Whether you’re prototyping with an ADI evaluation board, developing embedded applications, or building software-defined radio solutions, Kuiper gives you a solid foundation to start immediately without the complexity of manual system configuration.

Quick Start

Get up and running with Kuiper in two simple steps:

  1. Get a Kuiper image

    Recommended: Download a tested release image (Basic or Full) from ADI Kuiper Releases

    For other options including latest development builds or custom builds, see the Quick Start guide.

  2. Write and boot

    Write the image to an SD card and boot your device

What’s Included

Kuiper provides a configurable development environment tailored for ADI hardware:

Core System

Debian Trixie base with optimized configurations for ARM devices

ADI Libraries (Optional)

libiio, pyadi-iio, libm2k, libad9361, libad9166 for hardware communication

Development Tools (Optional)

IIO Oscilloscope, Scopy, GNU Radio, and specialized ADI applications

Hardware Support

Boot files and configurations for Raspberry Pi, Xilinx, and Intel platforms

Desktop Environment (Optional)

XFCE desktop with VNC access for graphical applications

All optional components are configurable - build exactly what you need for your project.

Build Configurations

Kuiper offers three main configurations to suit different needs. You can either download pre-built images or create custom builds using the configuration system.

For detailed stage breakdowns and component lists, see Kuiper Versions.

Basic Image (Default)

What’s included:

  • Debian Trixie base system with essential utilities

  • Boot files for Raspberry Pi, Xilinx, and Intel platforms

  • User account setup (analog/analog) with sudo access

  • Network configuration and SSH access

Perfect for: Headless applications, foundation for custom development, resource-constrained environments

Get it: Download pre-built from GitHub Actions or build using the default config file.

Full Image

What’s included:

  • Everything from Basic Image

  • XFCE desktop environment with VNC server

  • Complete ADI library suite (libiio, pyadi-iio, libm2k, libad9361, libad9166)

  • ADI applications (IIO Oscilloscope, Scopy), GNU Radio

  • Development tools and utilities

Perfect for: Complete development workstations, evaluation and testing, learning ADI ecosystem

Get it: Download pre-built from GitHub Actions or enable all options in the config file.

Custom Image

What’s included:

  • Configurable combination of any available components

  • Choose specific ADI libraries and tools for your needs

  • Optional desktop environment and development packages

  • Tailored boot configuration for your target hardware

Perfect for: Production deployments, specialized applications, specific tool combinations

Get it: Modify the config file and run the build process locally.

Community and Support

Issues and Bug Reports

Report problems on GitHub Issues

Source Code

View and contribute at ADI adi-kuiper-gen repository

ADI Community

Connect with other developers at EngineerZone

Documentation

Getting Started

Configuration & Building

Advanced Topics

Reference