Company
Date Published
Author
Kyle Penfound, Chloe Cota, and Omar Khawaja
Word count
520
Language
English
Hacker News points
3

Summary

HashiCorp has announced the release of its official Linux repository, providing Debian and RPM packages for HashiCorp products such as Vault, Consul, Nomad, Terraform, Packer, and Vagrant. The repository aims to improve the installation and upgrade experience for Linux users by offering a centralized source for these products. Currently, supported versions are available, with new releases published on releases.hashicorp.com. Users can easily add the repository to their system using various package managers, including apt, yum, and dnf. The packages include binaries, configurations, unit files, and install/uninstall hooks, designed to facilitate a straightforward installation and upgrade process. Future improvements will expand distribution and architecture support, with continuous community feedback aimed at providing the best possible experience for users.