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Packer lets you create identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single source configuration. A common use case is creating golden images for organizations to use in cloud infrastructure.

    Build Images

    Standardize and automate your workflow.

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      Templates
      Define the images Packer should build and the plugins it should use during the build process.
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      Packer CLI
      Use the Packer CLI to build images, validate templates, and manage plugins.

    Use Plugins

    Use built-in and external plugins to perform tasks during each build.

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      Plugin Overview
      Use builders, data sources, provisioners, and post-processors.
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      Install External Plugins
      Add external plugins to your template and install plugin binaries.
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      External Plugins
      Find documentation for available external plugins.

    Collaborate and Integrate

    Manage images for your organization and extend Packer functionality.

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      HCP Packer
      Centrally track image metadata and enforce up-to-date image versions.
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      Plugin Development
      Create custom builders, provisioners, post-processors, and data sources.

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