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Installing apko

apko can be installed in multiple ways, including using Homebrew, installing from source, or using the apko container image. Understanding how to install apko is essential for getting started.

Option 1: Using Homebrew

Homebrew is a package manager for macOS and Linux. To install apko using Homebrew, follow these steps:

  1. Install Homebrew on your system by following the official instructions.
  2. Once Homebrew is installed, run the following command to install apko:
brew install chainguard/chainguard/apko

Option 2: Installing from Source

apko can be installed from source by following these steps:

  1. Download the apko source code from the official repository.
  2. Extract the source code from the downloaded archive.
  3. Build and install apko by running the following commands:
make
sudo make install

Option 3: Using the apko Container Image

The fastest way to get apko up and running on your system is by using the official apko image with Docker. This method is compatible with all operating systems that support Docker and shared volumes.

  1. Install Docker on your system by following the official installation instructions.
  2. Pull the official apko image into your local system:
docker pull cgr.dev/chainguard/apko
  1. Verify that you’re able to run apko with:
docker run --rm cgr.dev/chainguard/apko version

For more information, see the official apko documentation.

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