Agama 25 release adds web terminal and RISC-V support
Agama 25 introduces a web-based terminal, improved network port selection, and RISC-V support while reducing dependency on YaST packages.
Summary
The Agama installer has released version 25, marking the first update following openSUSE Leap 16.1. This release introduces a web-based terminal within the UI, an exit option to reboot or shut down before installation begins, and a searchable multi-select field for network port configuration. Additionally, the project is working toward becoming the official installer for openSUSE Tumbleweed and has added RISC-V support.
Technical improvements in Agama 25
- Web-based terminal: Users can now access a shell directly through the Agama web UI.
- RISC-V support: Added support for riscv64 architectures.
- Decoupling from YaST: The project is migrating AutoYaST-related code into its own codebase to reduce reliance on full YaST modules.
- Improved UI components: Network port selection for bonds or bridges now uses a searchable multi-select field instead of free-text input.
- API and Schema stability: OpenAPI specifications and JSON schemas are now published with stable URLs to support third-party client generation and editor autocompletion.
Why it matters
The ongoing effort to integrate Agama as the Tumbleweed installer and the reduction of YaST dependencies signal a move toward a more modular and independent installation framework for openSUSE.
Original reference: agama-project.github.io →