Modding the Immutable – how to extend Flatcar, an immutable image-based OS
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Explains how to build, modify, test and distribute custom Flatcar Container Linux images using Flatcar’s SDK and build system. Covers Flatcar’s image-based, immutable /usr layout (no package manager), its Gentoo roots and repository structure, running CLI builds, smoke tests and release tests, and steps to vend images for production.
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