2.3.3. Using the Downloads Page

The Yocto Project Website uses a "DOWNLOADS" page from which you can locate and download tarballs of any Yocto Project release. Rather than Git repositories, these files represent snapshot tarballs.

Tip

The recommended method for accessing Yocto Project components is to use Git to clone a repository and work from within that local repository. The procedure in this section exists should you desire a tarball snapshot of any given component.

  1. Go to the Yocto Project Website: Open The Yocto Project Website in your browser.

  2. Get to the Downloads Area: Select the "DOWNLOADS" item from the pull-down "SOFTWARE" tab menu.

  3. Select a Yocto Project Release: Use the menu next to "RELEASE" to display and choose a Yocto Project release (e.g. sumo, rocko, pyro, and so forth. For a "map" of Yocto Project releases to version numbers, see the Releases wiki page.

  4. Download Tools or Board Support Packages (BSPs): From the "DOWNLOADS" page, you can download tools or BSPs as well. Just scroll down the page and look for what you need.