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Eclipse Kura

Java/OSGi-based open source framework for building IoT Edge Gateways.

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LicenseEPL-2.0
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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Iot Edge GatewayModbus Opcua BridgeDevopsOsgi Iot FrameworkEclipse Kura
Overview

Why consider Eclipse Kura?

Eclipse Kura is an open-source IoT edge gateway framework written in Java and OSGi by the Eclipse Foundation. Kura acts as an extensible middleware platform for embedded smart gateways, managing field protocols (Modbus, OPC-UA, CAN), cloud connectivity, and remote container applications.

Guided learning

Learn Eclipse Kura by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Eclipse Kura

Eclipse Kura abstracts industrial hardware communication and bridges PLC devices to cloud brokers.

Quickstart

bash
1# Deploy Eclipse Kura Debian package on Raspberry Pi / Gateway
2sudo dpkg -i kura_latest.deb

Eclipse Kura is licensed under the Eclipse Public License 2.0 (EPL-2.0).

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Eclipse Kura FAQs

Eclipse Kura is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Eclipse Kura is listed under the EPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Eclipse Kura is listed as an alternative to AWS IoT Greengrass. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.