OpenBSD

Security-focused and minimal; the experience is most orthodox on an Unmatched, otherwise not a beginner's pick.

Based on

Independent (BSD, OpenBSD kernel + ports/packages)

Upstream

riscv64 is an official port (openbsd.org/riscv64.html); the current target platform is the SiFive HiFive Unmatched, with a riscv64 install image per release and regular snapshots.

Versions

8.0 (current release)

Doc languages

en

Checked

2026-11-01

• SiFive HiFive Unmatched Official Currently the only primary target platform
• StarFive VisionFive 2 Official The platform page lists VisionFive / VisionFive 2, but firmware tweaks are needed before it boots

• OpenBSD/riscv64 platform page (supported hardware, install notes) Doc en
• OpenBSD FAQ chapter 4: installation guide Doc en

• The main target is still the discontinued HiFive Unmatched; newer boards depend on the community
• VisionFive 2 needs firmware config changes before it boots
• PolarFire Icicle Kit support is incomplete
• Graphics/wireless support on RISC-V is very limited — don't count on a desktop

Hands-on records from RuyiSDK, board by board. Open a report for the full install steps and verdict.

Status meanings: good — fully usable (desktop boots); basic — basic system (serial console works); part — partial functionality; cft — image exists, needs verification; cfh — documented as supported but fails to boot; cfi — claimed supported, no image; wip — announced only.

• cdn.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/8.0/riscv64/
• cdn.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/snapshots/riscv64/
• openbsd.org/riscv64.html
• openbsd.org/faq/faq4.html
• matrix.ruyisdk.org/reports/Unmatched/OpenBSD/README/
• matrix.ruyisdk.org/reports/VisionFive/OpenBSD/README/
• matrix.ruyisdk.org/reports/VisionFive2/OpenBSD/README/
• matrix.ruyisdk.org/

The full source list and how each claim is judged: Sources