This repository is the build system for AvyOS, a Linux distribution that compiles all packages from source using a custom Go-based tool called 'ignite'. The system defines hundreds of YAML recipes under `elements/` for building the kernel, system libraries, desktop environments (KDE, GNOME, Xfce, Sway, etc.), development toolchains, and applications. The ignite tool handles dependency resolution, source fetching, containerized builds (via bubblewrap), and image generation (ISO, disk images, OSTree commits). The architecture is a declarative recipe system with reusable includes, patch management, and a web dashboard for monitoring builds. Key entry points are the `ignite` CLI and the YAML recipe files. External dependencies include upstream source tarballs, patches, and a custom build environment. The repository also includes configuration for secure boot, A/B updates, and live ISO booting. While the codebase is well-structured and demonstrates significant engineering effort, it is a personal project with limited documentation, many TODO comments, and potential drift due to custom kernel versioning and future-dated Go version requirements.