buildx bake Outline

The buildx bake command is a tool for creating a standalone Buildx binary from source code. It streamlines the process of building and installing Buildx from the repository, making it convenient for developers and users who want to customize or experiment with the latest features.

Usage

buildx bake [OPTIONS]
          

Options

Option Description Example
-o, --output Specify the output file path for the baked Buildx binary. buildx bake -o buildx
-f, --file Specify the path to the Buildx source code directory. buildx bake -f /path/to/buildx/source
--with-plugins Include the specified plugins in the baked Buildx binary. buildx bake --with-plugins docker-credential-gcr
--without-plugins Exclude the specified plugins from the baked Buildx binary. buildx bake --without-plugins docker-credential-gcr
-v, --verbose Enable verbose output for debugging purposes. buildx bake -v
-h, --help Display help information about the buildx bake command. buildx bake -h

Examples

  • Bake Buildx with default settings:
buildx bake
          

This command will bake a Buildx binary to the default location (buildx) using the source code found in the current directory.

  • Bake Buildx with custom output file:
buildx bake -o my-buildx
          

This command will bake a Buildx binary to the specified output file (my-buildx) using the source code found in the current directory.

  • Bake Buildx with specific plugins:
buildx bake --with-plugins docker-credential-gcr
          

This command will bake a Buildx binary including the specified plugin (docker-credential-gcr).

  • Bake Buildx without specific plugins:
buildx bake --without-plugins docker-credential-gcr
          

This command will bake a Buildx binary excluding the specified plugin (docker-credential-gcr).

Source Code:

The buildx bake command is implemented in the following files:

Dependencies:

The buildx bake command depends on the following packages:

Notes:

The buildx bake command provides a convenient way to create a standalone Buildx binary. It simplifies the process of building and installing Buildx from source code, allowing developers to experiment with new features and customize the Buildx binary to suit their specific needs.