The extensible open source Java/OSGi IoT Edge Framework
Eclipse Kura is an open-source IoT (Internet of Things) edge framework designed to simplify the development, deployment, and management of IoT applications. As a part of the Eclipse IoT Working Group, Eclipse Kura provides a robust and flexible environment for building IoT solutions that require edge computing capabilities, device management, and seamless multi-cloud integration.
Use Cases:
- Industrial Automation: Monitoring and controlling industrial equipment with edge intelligence.
- Smart Cities: Managing traffic, lighting, and environmental data with localized processing.
- Healthcare IoT: Enabling secure and real-time data processing for medical devices.
- Agriculture: Collecting and analyzing data from sensors to optimize farming operations.
Why you should choose Eclipse Kura?
Eclipse Kura stands out as a comprehensive and community-driven solution for IoT edge computing. Its modularity, ease of use, and active developer community make it an excellent choice for enterprises and developers seeking to build scalable and reliable IoT systems.
Whether you’re designing a smart home system or managing industrial machinery, Eclipse Kura provides the tools and flexibility needed to bring your IoT vision to life.
Supported Platforms
Eclipse Kura is available for download as Debian (DEB) Linux packages for ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit, and x86_64 architectures. By default, Eclipse Kura is equipped with networking and firewall capabilities enabled. However, there are also distributions known as “No-Network” (NN) that omit the networking and firewall stacks.
Currently tested and supported platforms:
Platform | Architecture | Installer | ||
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Raspberry Pi 2 and 3 | ARM 32 | kura_x.y.z_generic-arm32_installer.deb | ||
Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 | ARM 64 | kura_x.y.z_generic-aarch64_installer.deb | ||
Intel Up Squared | x86_64 | kura_x.y.z_intel-up2-ubuntu-20_installer.deb | ||
Nvidia Jetson Nano | ARM 64 | kura_x.y.z_nvidia-jetson-nano_installer.deb |
Other platforms may be supported leveraging the proper generic installers for the target architecture. The installers are available in the Downloads page.
Additionally, Eclipse Kura is available as a Docker container (x86_64 only) and can be distributed via Docker Hub.
Native Install
Download Kura for your Raspberry Pi 3/4/5 Raspberry Pi OS (64 bit)
To install, follow the Install instructions
Connect
Use Kura Wires to visually connect your sensors and PLCs using a friendly web UI for data capture, processing and publishing.
Extend
Develop new Components and Application, Drag-and-Drop new modules from the Eclipse IoT Marketplace