Amazon FreeRTOS

aid: amazon-freertos
name: Amazon FreeRTOS
description: >-
  Amazon FreeRTOS is an open source, real-time operating system for
  microcontrollers that makes it easy to program, deploy, secure, connect, and
  manage small, low-power edge devices. It extends the FreeRTOS kernel with
  libraries for secure connectivity, over-the-air updates, and more.
type: Index
image: https://kinlane-productions.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
tags:
- AWS
- Embedded Systems
- IoT
- Microcontrollers
- RTOS
url: >-
  https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/amazon-freertos/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
created: '2026-03-16'
modified: '2026-04-19'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
apis:
- aid: amazon-freertos:amazon-freertos-api
  name: Amazon FreeRTOS API
  description: >-
    The Amazon FreeRTOS API provides programmatic access to manage FreeRTOS
    software configurations and over-the-air update jobs for IoT devices
    running FreeRTOS.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/freertos/
  baseURL: https://iot.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Embedded Systems
  - IoT
  - RTOS
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/freertos/latest/userguide/what-is-amazon-freertos.html
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-freertos-openapi.yml
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/amazon-freertos-software-configuration-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/amazon-freertos-ota-update-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/amazon-freertos-device-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/amazon-freertos-ota-file-schema.json
  - type: JSONSchema
    url: json-schema/amazon-freertos-tag-schema.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/amazon-freertos-software-configuration-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/amazon-freertos-ota-update-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/amazon-freertos-device-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/amazon-freertos-ota-file-structure.json
  - type: JSONStructure
    url: json-structure/amazon-freertos-tag-structure.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/amazon-freertos-software-configuration-example.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/amazon-freertos-ota-update-example.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/amazon-freertos-device-example.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/amazon-freertos-ota-file-example.json
  - type: Example
    url: examples/amazon-freertos-tag-example.json
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/freertos/getting-started/
  - type: Pricing
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/freertos/pricing/
  - type: FAQ
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/freertos/faqs/
  - type: APIReference
    url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/freertos/latest/userguide/freertos-lib-ota-api.html
common:
- type: Portal
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/freertos/
- type: Website
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/freertos/
- type: Documentation
  url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/freertos/
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
- type: Support
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/
- type: Blog
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/iot/
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/aws
- type: GitHubRepository
  url: https://github.com/aws/amazon-freertos
- type: Console
  url: https://console.aws.amazon.com/iot/
- type: SignUp
  url: https://portal.aws.amazon.com/billing/signup
- type: StatusPage
  url: https://health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
- type: YouTube
  url: https://www.youtube.com/user/AmazonWebServices
- type: StackOverflow
  url: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/amazon-freertos
- type: SpectralRules
  url: rules/amazon-freertos-spectral-rules.yml
- type: NaftikoCapability
  url: capabilities/shared/freertos.yaml
- type: NaftikoCapability
  url: capabilities/amazon-freertos-device-management.yaml
- type: Vocabulary
  url: vocabulary/amazon-freertos-vocabulary.yaml
- type: JSON-LD
  url: json-ld/amazon-freertos-context.jsonld
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: FreeRTOS Kernel
    description: Open-source real-time operating system kernel with preemptive multitasking for microcontrollers.
  - name: OTA Update Management
    description: Over-the-air firmware update delivery with code signing verification and rollback support.
  - name: Secure Connectivity
    description: TLS 1.2/1.3 encrypted MQTT and HTTP connectivity using AWS IoT Core.
  - name: Device Provisioning
    description: Zero-touch device provisioning using AWS IoT Fleet Provisioning and Just-In-Time Registration.
  - name: corePKCS11
    description: Cryptographic library for secure key storage and operations on embedded devices.
  - name: FreeRTOS+TCP
    description: IPv4/IPv6 TCP/IP networking stack optimized for embedded systems.
  - name: Qualified Hardware
    description: Over 100 partner-qualified hardware platforms from major MCU vendors including Espressif, ST, NXP, Renesas.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Industrial IoT Sensors
    description: Deploy FreeRTOS on industrial sensors for secure cloud connectivity and remote firmware updates.
  - name: Smart Home Devices
    description: Build connected home devices with low-power FreeRTOS firmware and AWS IoT integration.
  - name: Asset Tracking
    description: Develop GPS and location tracking devices with FreeRTOS for fleet and supply chain monitoring.
  - name: Predictive Maintenance
    description: Collect vibration, temperature, and current data from FreeRTOS devices for ML-based maintenance prediction.
  - name: Medical IoT
    description: Build FDA-validated medical devices with FreeRTOS for remote patient monitoring and diagnostics.
  - name: Energy Management
    description: Deploy smart meters and grid sensors running FreeRTOS for utility data collection and OTA updates.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: AWS IoT Core
    description: Primary cloud backend for FreeRTOS device messaging, shadow state, and job management.
  - name: AWS IoT Greengrass
    description: Extend cloud intelligence to FreeRTOS edge devices for local compute and ML inference.
  - name: AWS IoT Device Management
    description: Register, organize, monitor, and remotely manage FreeRTOS device fleets.
  - name: AWS IoT Device Defender
    description: Audit and monitor FreeRTOS device security posture for anomalies and policy violations.
  - name: Amazon S3
    description: Store firmware binaries for OTA update delivery to FreeRTOS devices.
  - name: AWS KMS
    description: Manage code signing keys for secure firmware distribution.
  - name: AWS CloudFormation
    description: Automate FreeRTOS fleet infrastructure provisioning with infrastructure-as-code templates.
- type: Integrations
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace
integrations:
  - name: Sign in
  - name: Agent Mode
  - name: 'Why AWS Marketplace?'
  - name: Get started in AWS Marketplace
  - name: Industry
  - name: Resources
  - name: Become a Channel Partner
  - name: Sell in AWS Marketplace
  - name: Manage Your Account
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: [email protected]