Archives

Archives provides protocol and location information for public software repositories.

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About Archives

The Linux Kernel Archives publishes Linux kernel source releases and lists HTTP, Git, and RSYNC locations for access. It shows mainline, stable, longterm, and linux-next versions with tarballs, patches, diff views, browsing, changelogs, and PGP files where listed.

Key features

  • Access source via HTTP, Git, and RSYNC locations
  • Download releases as tarballs with incremental patches
  • View diffs and browse source trees for releases
  • Track mainline, stable, longterm, and linux-next lines
  • Verify downloads with PGP signatures
  • View changelogs for stable and longterm releases
Best for: People who need to obtain specific Linux kernel source versions.
Good for
  • Lists three access protocols with direct locations
  • Covers mainline, stable, longterm, and linux-next lines
  • Provides tarballs, patches, changelogs, and PGP files

Archives at a glance

Website
kernel.org
Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Archives FAQ

How can the source archives be accessed?
Via HTTP at https://www.kernel.org/pub/, Git at https://git.kernel.org/, and RSYNC at rsync://rsync.kernel.org/pub/.
What files are listed for stable and longterm releases?
Tarball, PGP, patch, incremental patch, diff view, browse, and changelog options.
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