DietPi v10.8 adds WireGuard utility, named software IDs, and Quartz64 storage support

DietPi v10.8, released October 21, 2026, brings several administrative and infrastructure improvements to the lightweight Debian-based distribution for single-board computers. The most visible change is the introduction of descriptive software package identifiers in DietPi-Software, allowing users to install packages like Node-RED via 'nodered' rather than numeric ID 122, with automatic migration of existing records. A new DietPi-WireGuard utility provides interactive menu and command-line management of VPN servers and clients, including QR code generation and IPv6 forwarding support.

The release also expands hardware support on Quartz64 platforms with ATAPI/SCSI optical drive and ISO filesystem kernel modules, improves network configuration flexibility by allowing static setups without default gateways and hiding Docker virtual interfaces, and delivers numerous bug fixes across drive management, networking, and application packages including Immich, Nextcloud, and HAProxy.

What changes in DietPi v10.8

• DietPi-WireGuard: New utility for managing WireGuard VPN servers and clients through interactive menu or command line, supporting configuration creation, client QR codes, IPv6 forwarding with NAT66, and coexistence with existing WireGuard installations.
• DietPi-Software identifiers: Software packages now use descriptive names (e.g., 'nodered' instead of '122') with backward compatibility for numeric IDs and automatic migration of installed software records.
• HAProxy packaging: DietPi now distributes its own HAProxy Debian package via its APT repository, eliminating source compilation during installation; default config adds dedicated worker permissions and systemd sandboxing.
• Quartz64 kernel support: Kernel builds now include ATAPI/SCSI CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive support, ISO filesystem support with common extensions, expanding storage options on these Rockchip RK3566 boards.
• Network configuration improvements: Static networks can omit default gateways via command line; Docker and container engine virtual interfaces are hidden from host network menus; hostname config relocated from Security to Network Options with configurable NTP timeout defaulting to 60 seconds.

Why it matters

For administrators of embedded and SBC deployments, the named software identifiers reduce scripting errors and improve readability in automation, while the pre-built HAProxy package cuts installation time and enhances security posture through systemd sandboxing. The WireGuard utility lowers the barrier for VPN deployment on resource-constrained devices, a common need in remote IoT and home server scenarios. Quartz64 optical drive support broadens utility for archival and media applications on this increasingly popular open-hardware platform.