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Linux ARM support

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enhancement help wanted linux
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Description

Scope

Linux

Problem or use case

There is currently only x86 support for Linux. ARM64 support would be great for running on ashai linux etc.

Proposed solution

Try making an arm64 build and see if it compiles without any huge hiccups.

Alternatives considered

No response

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the existing Linux x86 build configuration and the project’s platform-specific entry points. Try an ARM64 Linux build and check whether it compiles without major issues; done means an ARM64 build succeeds.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin, linux
Domain
build-system, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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