Overview of Chainguard's package repositories

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Chainguard’s container images are built using packages from one of two Linux distributions: Free container images use Wolfi, and Production container images use Chainguard OS. To learn how the two differ, refer to the Chainguard OS FAQ. If you need to extend or customize an image, it can be useful to access these packages directly.

Chainguard offers curated package repositories to support containerized workloads and simplify dependency management. These repositories ensure you can access trusted packages — whether building custom container images, working with Chainguard OS, or using Chainguard Containers in production.

Chainguard's private APK repositories

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:07:52 +0200

With Chainguard’s private APK repositories, you can access packages that are included within your organization’s container image entitlements. This allows you to build custom images based on components that are already part of your organization catalog.

This guide provides a brief overview of Chainguard’s private APK repositories and outlines different ways you can incorporate them into your organization’s workflows.

Note: Private APK Repositories is in beta. Available to all Chainguard Containers customers.

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Overview of Chainguard's package repositories

Chainguard's private APK repositories