Distroless
Language focused docker images, minus the operating system.
Overview
"Distroless" images contain only your application and its runtime dependencies. They do not contain package managers, shells or any other programs you would expect to find in a standard Linux distribution. This makes them smaller, faster, and more secure than traditional container images. Distroless images are built on top of a minimal base image, and they are available for a variety of popular languages, including Java, Python, and Go.
✨ Key Features
- Minimal container images
- Reduced attack surface
- Smaller image size
- Faster startup times
- Available for popular languages
- Open source and maintained by Google
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Minimalism and security
- Focus on language-specific runtimes
- Maintained by Google
Unique Value: A simple and effective way to build smaller, faster, and more secure container images by removing unnecessary OS components.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Running a Java application in a minimal container
- Deploying a Python application to a serverless platform
- Building a secure Go application for production
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who need a shell or other OS tools inside their containers for debugging
- Applications that have complex OS dependencies
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more secure and language-focused approach to building minimal container images compared to using a general-purpose minimal Linux distribution like Alpine.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free and open source software
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