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# Buildroot embedded Linux

Install Fluent Bit in your embedded Linux system.

## Install

To install, select Fluent Bit in your `defconfig`. See the `Config.in` file for all configuration options.

```
BR2_PACKAGE_FLUENT_BIT=y
```

## Run

The default configuration file is written to:

```
/etc/fluent-bit/fluent-bit.conf
```

Fluent Bit is started by the `S99fluent-bit` script.

## Support

All configurations with a tool chain that supports threads and dynamic library linking are supported.


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