Project Summary
libpayload is a small BSD-licensed static library (a lightweight implementation of common and useful functions) intended to be used as a basis for coreboot payloads.
The benefits of linking a coreboot payload against libpayload are:
* Payloads do not have to implement and maintain low-level code for I/O, common functions, etc.
* Payloads can be recompiled and deployed for CPU architectures supported by coreboot in the future.
* The libpayload functions can be tested and scrutinized outside payload development.
* Payloads themselves may be partly host-tested, e.g. against an emulation libpayload.
In a Nutshell, libpayload...
- ...
- ...
-
...
has a well established, mature codebase
maintained by a very large development team
with increasing Y-O-Y commits -
...
took an estimated 572 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in April, 2003
ending with its most recent commit 8 days ago
Quick Reference
BSD 3-clause "New" or "Revised" License
Permitted
Commercial Use
Modify
Distribute
Place Warranty
Forbidden
Hold Liable
Use Trademarks
Required
Include Copyright
Include License
These details are provided for information only. No information here is legal advice and should not be used as such.
This Project has No vulnerabilities Reported Against it
Did You Know...
-
...
use of OSS increased in 65% of companies in 2016
-
...
by exploring contributors within projects, you can view details on every commit they have made to that project
-
...
there are over 3,000 projects on the Open Hub with security vulnerabilities reported against them
-
...
you can subscribe to e-mail newsletters to receive update from the Open Hub blog
30 Day SummaryOct 12 2026 — Nov 11 2026
|
12 Month SummaryNov 11 2025 — Nov 11 2026
|
