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About

This repository is the home of the Docker CLI.

Development

docker/cli is developed using Docker.

Build CLI from source:

docker buildx bake

Build binaries for all supported platforms:

docker buildx bake cross

Build for a specific platform:

docker buildx bake --set binary.platform=linux/arm64 

Build dynamic binary for glibc or musl:

USE_GLIBC=1 docker buildx bake dynbinary 

Run all linting:

docker buildx bake lint shellcheck

Run test:

docker buildx bake test

Run the unit test:

$ make -f docker.Makefile test-unit

Run the full test suite:

$ make -f docker.Makefile test

List all the available targets:

make help

In-container development environment

Start an interactive development environment:

make shell

Legal

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Use and transfer of Docker may be subject to certain restrictions by the United States and other governments.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your use and/or transfer does not violate applicable laws.

For more information, see https://www.bis.doc.gov

Licensing

docker/cli is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See LICENSE for the full license text.

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