apptainer-search
Search a container library for available images.
TLDR
Search the Container Library for images
$ apptainer search [query]
Restrict the results to one architecture$ apptainer search --arch [arm64] [query]
Show only images that carry a signature$ apptainer search --signed [query]
Search a self-hosted library instead of the default$ apptainer search --library [https://library.example.com] [query]
Combine the filters$ apptainer search --arch [amd64] --signed [query]
SYNOPSIS
apptainer search [options] query
DESCRIPTION
apptainer search queries a Container Library for available container images matching the specified search terms. Results include image names, descriptions, and available tags.By default, searches are performed against the Sylabs Container Library. Alternative libraries can be specified using the --library option.
PARAMETERS
--arch architecture
Filter results by CPU architecture (default: amd64).--signed
Only show containers with cryptographic signatures.--library url
Specify an alternate Container Library URI to search.
INSTALL
sudo dnf install apptainer
sudo pacman -S apptainer
sudo apk add apptainer
sudo zypper install apptainer
brew install apptainer
nix profile install nixpkgs#apptainer
SEE ALSO
apptainer(1), apptainer-pull(1), apptainer-push(1), apptainer-delete(1)
