CoreELEC runs Kodi on supported Amlogic hardware through a purpose-built Linux distribution.
Core Elec
CoreELEC runs Kodi on low-cost hardware through a “just enough OS” Linux distribution.

About Core Elec
CoreELEC is a Linux distribution for running Kodi on popular low-cost hardware, described by the project as a 'Just enough OS' design. The project calls itself a minor fork of LibreELEC and says it is built by the community for the community. The GitHub repository is where development happens, and bug reports and support go through the CoreELEC Forum.
Pricing is not clearly stated.
Key features
- Linux distribution for running Kodi on low-cost hardware
- Documentation for reporting issues and submitting pull requests
- Coding standards for build scripts and package files
- Development hosted in a public GitHub repository
- Issue reports and support through the CoreELEC Forum
Core Elec at a glance
- Website
- github.com/CoreELEC/CoreELEC
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux
- Details verified
- Oct 21, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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