Toaster represents an alternative to Hob, which at a given point in time, will replace it completely. It is also a web-based interface for the BitBake command line. This tool is much more effective than Hob; it is not only able to do the most common tasks in a similar manner as Hob, but it also incorporates a build analysis component that collects data regarding the build process and the resultant outcome. These results are presented in a very easy-to-grasp manner, offering the chance to search, browse, and query the information.
From the collected information, we can mention the following:
Structure of the image directory
The available build configurations
The outcome of a build along with the errors and registered warnings
The packages present in an image recipe
Recipes and packages that are built
Tasks that are executed
Performance data regarding executed tasks, such as CPU usage, time, and disk I/O usage
Dependency and reverse dependencies for recipes