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The Linux Kernel
Linux Kernel Documentation mirrors documentation extracted from the Linux kernel in a web-readable format.
About The Linux Kernel
Linux Kernel Documentation is a web-accessible mirror of documentation extracted from the Linux kernel. It hosts the latest mainline and linux-next kernel documentation in HTML format, scattered kernel README files, output from the kernel's 'make help' command, and applicable standards documents including POSIX 2008, C99, LP64, Linux Foundation ABI/ELF/Dwarf specifications, and SCSI standards. The site also aggregates related external resources such as HTML versions of Linux man pages, kernel development mailing lists, kernel changelogs, memory management guides, Ottawa Linux Symposium papers, community video talks from kernel maintainers and contributors, and translated kernel documentation.
Key features
- Hosts mainline and linux-next kernel HTML documentation
- Mirrors scattered kernel README files and make help output
- Provides applicable standards documents for kernel development
- Links to Linux man pages and development mailing lists
- Aggregates kernel changelogs, conference papers, and community videos
- Includes translated kernel docs and memory management guides
Best for: It is most useful for developers, students, and contributors learning about or working with the Linux kernel and its associated tools and standards.
Good for
- Consolidates scattered Linux kernel documentation in a single web-accessible location
- Provides access to both official kernel docs and relevant external community resources
- Includes hard-to-find standards documents required for kernel development
Watch out for
- Does not include the full Linux kernel source code, only its extracted documentation
- Many linked resources are hosted on unaffiliated third-party websites
- No interactive development tools or code repositories are provided
The Linux Kernel at a glance
- Website
- kernel.org/doc
- Category
- Education & Learning › Learn to Code
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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The Linux Kernel FAQ
What kernel documentation is hosted directly on the site?
The site hosts mainline and linux-next kernel HTML docs, scattered kernel READMEs, make help output, and applicable standards documents.
What external kernel-related resources does the site link to?
Linked resources include Linux man pages, development mailing lists, kernel changelogs, conference papers, community videos, and translated documentation.
How can users contact the site maintainers?
Users can email the helpdesk at kernel dot org for questions or concerns.
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