Minimal Tailscale build/update script for GL.iNet (compile your own binary)

Routers
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Hi all,

I put together a small script to build a minimal Tailscale binary from source (single file: daemon + CLI) and optionally deploy it to a GL.iNet router.

This is not meant to replace existing solutions, there are already great options out there that are easier and well maintained. This is more for people who prefer:

  • building from source

  • choosing exact versions (tags/branches)

  • stripping features for smaller footprint

  • avoiding third-party precompiled binaries

It targets aarch64 GL.iNet/OpenWrt devices, where space can be tight, but it’s easy to adapt to other architectures.

:warning: This is for technical users only. You should be comfortable with:

  • Go builds

  • SSH/key auth

  • modifying scripts if needed

If you just want something that works out of the box, you’re better off using existing packages.

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Hi

Thank you for sharing!
Glad to hear there are now more options for updating Tailscale.

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Sure no problem! With the right compilation tags (omit functionality we don’t need and merge client and daemon) is more than enough. I’ve been doing it for a long time on a Slate AX and works like a charm.

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