meshtastic/firmware
The official firmware for Meshtastic, an open-source, off-grid mesh communication system.
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Where it stands
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5 releases in the last 90 days, the latest 6 days ago, with 409 contributors on GitHub.
Use Cases & Benefits
- Provides official firmware enabling long-range, low-power LoRa mesh networking for off-grid communication devices.
- Supports multiple hardware platforms with decentralized messaging and location sharing without internet or cellular dependency.
- Use for enabling reliable text and location communication during outdoor hiking or remote expeditions.
- Use for establishing emergency communication networks in disaster zones lacking infrastructure.
- Use for deploying telemetry and messaging systems in remote industrial or scientific field operations.
Should you depend on it?
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License
GPL 3.0
Copyleft: distributing software that includes it generally requires releasing your source under the same license.
Community files
- README: present
- Contributing guide: present
- Code of conduct: present
Watch-outs
- GPL-style copyleft: including it in distributed software generally requires releasing your source under the same license.
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From the README
This repository contains the official device firmware for Meshtastic, an open-source LoRa mesh networking project designed for long-range, low-power communication without relying on internet or cellular infrastructure. The firmware supports various hardware platforms, including ESP32, nRF52, RP2040/RP2350, and Linux-based devices.
Meshtastic enables text messaging, location sharing, and telemetry over a decentralized mesh network, making it ideal for outdoor adventures, emergency preparedness, and remote operations.
Join our community and help improve Meshtastic! 🚀
Daily snapshots
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Forks
2.9K+256
Open issues
427-73
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| meshtastic/firmware | 8.6K | — | 65 | 6 days ago |
| Category median | 121.4K | +4.3K | 75 | — |
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