BusyBox with curl Docker Image

Overview

This Docker image is designed to provide a minimalistic environment based on BusyBox with the inclusion of the curl utility. It is suitable for scenarios where a lightweight container with essential Unix utilities and HTTP request capabilities is required.

Features

• BusyBox Base: Utilizes the lightweight BusyBox base image for an efficient and minimal footprint.
• curl Utility: Includes the curl command-line tool for making HTTP requests.
• Secure Communication: CA certificates are installed to support secure communication over HTTPS.

Usage

As a Base Image

Use this image as a base for your containers that require essential Unix utilities and HTTP request capabilities.

FROM elma7ask/busybox-curl

Executing HTTP Requests

Execute HTTP requests within your container using the included curl utility.

docker run -it --rm elma7ask/busybox-curl curl https://example.com

Building the Image

To build the Docker image locally, run the following command:

docker build -t elma7ask/busybox-curl .

Metadata

• Title: BusyBox with curl
• Description: A minimal image based on BusyBox with the curl utility added.
• Authors: Wael Mohamed wael.mohamed.ahmed2@gmail.com
• Version: 1.0.0
• License: MIT

Default Command

The default command to run when the container starts is /bin/sh.

License

This Docker image is licensed under the MIT License.