# Requirements [Fluent Bit](http://fluentbit.io) uses very low CPU and Memory consumption, it's compatible with most of x86, x86\_64, AArch32 and AArch64 based platforms. In order to build it you need the following components in your system: * Compiler: GCC or clang * CMake There are not other dependencies besides *libc* and *pthreads* in the most basic mode. For certain features that depends on third party components, those are included in the main source code repository. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fluentbit.io/manual/1.0/installation/requirements.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.