[OpenWrt Wiki] Using the Image Builder
openwrt.org › docs › guide-userUsing the Image Builder See also: Image Builder frontends, Using the toolchain, Quick image building guide The Image Builder (previously called the Image Generator) is a pre-compiled environment suitable for creating custom images without the need for compiling them from source. It downloads pre-compiled packages and integrates them in a single flashable image.
[OpenWrt Wiki] Build system essentials
openwrt.org › docs › guide-developerOct 15, 2021 · Build system essentials Introduction The build system is used to build OpenWrt from the source code and requires significant hardware resources, time and knowledge. You can apply custom patches and build individual packages and OpenWrt images with specific compilation flags and options. As an alternative, you can use the
[OpenWrt Wiki] Quick image building guide
openwrt.org › toolchain › beginners-build-guideOct 15, 2021 · Quick image building guide See also: Using the toolchain, Using the Image Builder The goal of this guide is to let you build your own flashable firmware in as few simple steps as possible. The main advantage of building your own firmware is that it compresses the files, so that you will have room for much more stuff. It is particularly noticeable on routers with 16