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Dev tools · October 24, 2016

LXF – Like Dockerfiles, but for LXC/LXD

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LXF – Like Dockerfiles, but for LXC/LXD launched on October 24, 2016 with 10 votes, #1,702 of 3,690 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

In plain words

LXF is a tool that applies Dockerfile-style syntax to LXC/LXD container management. It allows users to define container configurations and builds using a familiar declarative format similar to Docker, but tailored for LXC and LXD systems. This tool is designed for developers and system administrators who work with LXC/LXD containers and want a simpler way to automate container creation and configuration.

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