DietPi 9.19 has launched with BirdNET-Go and expanded Debian Trixie support for key apps

DietPi 9.19 has been released, continuing its mission as a Debian-based, lightweight Linux distribution designed for single board computers with a focus on low CPU and RAM consumption. This update brings a notable addition with BirdNET-Go, a new software package that enables continuous avian monitoring and identification, which will appeal to users interested in ornithological and environmental projects.

Expanding compatibility, this version introduces UrBackup support, with packages now available through the official APT repository. This change ensures users can update UrBackup via standard package management and helps prepare the distribution for future releases, including support for Debian Trixie and above. ARMv6 support is provided up to Debian Bookworm, although Raspbian Trixie availability remains pending.

In terms of user experience, an option has been added to wrap banner output on smaller terminals or screens. Following these usability enhancements, support for Debian Trixie and above has also been enabled across several applications. NAA Daemon now works on ARMv6 and ARMv7 systems with the latest distributions. Moonlight's GUI and Medusa are both compatible with Debian Trixie, while Medusa takes advantage of Python 3.13 support. Additionally, Mosquitto now leverages the official Debian APT repository for streamlined updates on Trixie.

DietPi 9.19 also includes numerous bug fixes, reinforcing stability and usability for its users.