# DietPi alternative install based script (without image)

**URL:** https://dietpi.com/forum/t/dietpi-alternative-install-based-script-without-image/15329
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**Created:** [22 December 2022 14:03 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/dietpi-alternative-install-based-script-without-image/15329 "2022-12-22T14:03:41Z")
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### Author: ![Jappe](https://dietpi.com/forum/user_avatar/dietpi.com/jappe/32/1788_2.png) [@Jappe](https://dietpi.com/forum/u/Jappe)
#### Post date: [22 December 2022 14:07 UTC](https://dietpi.com/forum/t/dietpi-alternative-install-based-script-without-image/15329/2 "2022-12-22T14:07:53Z")

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Yes, there is an install script.  
[https://dietpi.com/docs/hardware/#make-your-own-distribution](https://dietpi.com/docs/hardware/#make-your-own-distribution)

But read the notes carefully!  
e.g.:

> - **All existing software (APT) and user data will be deleted.**
> - **The script will** convert any ‘bloated’ Debian/Raspbian installation into a lightweight DietPi system.
> - **The script will NOT** support converting existing installed software (e.g. Nextcloud, Plex Media Server) over to the DietPi system.

So if you are running already on a customized environment it will likely break stuff, I guess.

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