Feature Request: Include OpenThread Border Router in DietPi

[miloit]

I would like to request the inclusion of OpenThread Border Router (OTBR) in the DietPi software repository. This would simplify deployment for users looking to run a Thread network border router on DietPi devices, especially on lightweight single-board computers such as Raspberry Pi, Odroid, or similar ARM-based systems.

Benefits:

Simplified deployment: Users could run OTBR via Docker without manual compilation or dependency management.

Cross-platform compatibility: Docker abstracts OS differences, making OTBR deployment more consistent across different DietPi-supported devices.

Lightweight and efficient: DietPi’s minimalistic design paired with Docker ensures minimal resource overhead while running OTBR.

Encourages Thread adoption: Providing an official and easy-to-deploy OTBR image can help promote Thread networks for home automation and IoT projects.

Proposed Implementation:

Add an official point for OTBR to the DietPi software library.

Ensure the image supports common network and serial configurations used for Thread devices.

Provide a simple DietPi script or installer option for starting and managing the OTBR.

Additional Notes:

OTBR is already well-supported on Linux, making it a suitable candidate.

Users should be able to configure border router parameters through environment variables or mounted configuration files.

References:

OpenThread Border Router GitHub

[Joulinar]

Usually we don't add Docker images to the software installer

[miloit]

I understand this, but it can also run natively. I removed docker container :)