How can I install software on my OpenWrt?

After you have flashed the OpenWrt firmware to your device, you can install additional software packages via WebUI or CLI . Log in the system using LuCI and manage packages via WebUI. Navigate to LuCI → System → Software. Click Update lists button to fetch a list of available packages.

How to search for packages in OpenWrt wiki?

If you are unsure how to access or configure your router within your environment see: guide-quick-start Manage packages using web interface. Navigate to LuCI → System → Software. Click Update lists button to fetch a list of available packages. Fill in Filter field and click Find package button to search for a specific package.

Are there any index or table for OpenWrt?

No formal index or table is available, see the Release Archive in the Package Repository download server page. Third party packages are untested and unsupported by OpenWrt, and no warranties are made about their safety or usefulness. They could very well contain backdoors and such. So install only packages from sources you trust!

How to install Luci on an OpenWrt router?

You can also install a minimal version of LuCI with following packages selected for installation. Download and transfer the packages to your OpenWrt router onto the RAM disk in /tmp/luci-offline-packages . Or use this script bellow. Note, the script assumes you have internet access through the router where you are installing LuCI.

How many packages are available in the OpenWrt distribution?

The OpenWrt distributions provide several thousand packages to extend the functionality of your device. The browseable package lists in this wiki will always show packages available in the latest update of the stable release. You can import it in LibreOffice Calc, MS Excel or other programs to visualize the data.

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