The following list shows the required packages by function given a supported OpenSUSE Linux distribution:
Essentials: Packages needed to build an image for a headless system:
$ sudo zypper install python gcc gcc-c++ git chrpath make wget python-xml \
diffstat texinfo python-curses
Graphical Extras: Packages recommended if the host system has graphics support:
$ sudo zypper install libSDL-devel xterm
Documentation: Packages needed if you are going to build out the Yocto Project documentation manuals:
$ sudo zypper install make fop xsltproc
ADT Installer Extras: Packages needed if you are going to be using the Application Development Toolkit (ADT) Installer:
$ sudo zypper install autoconf automake libtool glib2-devel