To install one of them you would run apk add postgresql-dev, etc. The above are packages that I end up installing once in a while for various web apps. Popular Alpine package names compared to Debian / Ubuntu: PURPOSE I’ve included the Debian / Ubuntu alternative for easy reference. Next up, here’s a list of popular packages that you may end up installing for various web applications. To manage packages with Alpine, you’ll want to run apk commands. Here’s a package manager comparison: DISTRIBUTION If you’ve been using Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS or another distribution for a long time, then chances are you’re familiar with what packages your applications need and how to install them.

Learn how to install a few packages that are commonly found in web applications.Ī few days ago I wrote about the 3 biggest wins when using Alpine as a base Docker image, so now you might be wondering how to use it. Updated on June 23rd, 2017 in #docker Docker Tip #9: Installing Popular Packages on Alpine Alpine is a lightweight Linux distribution.

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