Finch expands support to Linux, streamlining container development across platforms
Today, AWS announced the general availability of Linux support for Finch, an open source command line tool that allows developers to build, run, and publish Linux containers. Finch simplifies container development by bundling a minimal native client with a curated selection of open-source components, allowing developers to build and manage containers without the hassle of managing intricate details.
With the addition of Linux support, Finch now provides a consistent and streamlined container development experience across all major operating systems. Developers can leverage the same familiar Finch commands to build, run, and publish their containers, whether they are working on Linux, macOS, or Windows. This allows teams to standardize their container workflows and tooling, improving productivity and collaboration. In addition to the expanded platform support, Finch also integrates with the Finch Daemon, which provides a subset of the Docker API specification. The Finch Daemon allows customers who rely on the Docker REST API to continue using it programmatically across all Finch-supported environments. While the Finch Daemon currently covers a core set of Docker APIs, we are actively working with the community to expand its functionality over time. Finch's Linux support is available as RPM packages for Amazon Linux 2 and Amazon Linux 2023, which can be easily installed from the YUM repositories. Users of other Linux distributions can also try out Finch by following the instructions available on the project's website and GitHub repository.
To learn more about using Finch on Linux, read the AWS News Blog.