SMRTR ProgrammingNov 24, 2025Dev.to

Building Container Images Without Docker: Introducing pycontainer-build

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A new Python tool called pycontainer-build enables developers to create OCI-compliant container images without installing Docker or writing Dockerfiles. The tool automatically detects Python version, entry points, and project structure from pyproject.toml files, creating production-ready images using only Python stdlib. It supports pushing to major registries, includes security features like SBOM generation, and integrates with popular tools like Poetry and Hatch.

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