Core

Ubuntu Core, a minimalist rendition of Ubuntu, is a lightweight, transactionally updated operating system designed for deployments on embedded and IoT devices, cloud and more. It runs a new breed of super-secure, remotely upgradeable Linux app packages known as snaps.

The strict separation between kernel and device drivers, OS and applications means embedded engineers and application developers can easily work in parallel.

• Get started ›

  Your Ubuntu Core first steps, installing Ubuntu Core on your board or in a virtual machine.

• Examples ›

  Reusable code snippets to speed up your Ubuntu Core development and deployment journey, from using interfaces to building a gadget snap.

• Publish and distribute ›

  Package, release and distribute your snaps to your devices through the Ubuntu Store or your private store.

• Documentation ›

  Everything there is to know about building and managing Ubuntu Core devices. The complete documentation and reference materials.

• Troubleshooting ›

  Got stuck? Here's where to find help to move forward with your Ubuntu Core project.