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HashiCorp Packer

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An open-source tool for building machine images across multiple platforms.

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Placed in Assess: 2 article(s) of evidence from 2 source(s), led by framework updates, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 39%.

Evidence (2)

  • 6InfoQ·9/8/2026framework_update
    Packer 1.16 adds native SLSA provenance for machine images

    HashiCorp released Packer v1.16.0 with native support for generating, signing, and verifying SLSA provenance attestations for each built machine image. The update gives teams a tamper-evident record of image creation without requiring additional supply-chain tooling.

  • 6Hacker News·8/22/2026framework_update
    hdiutil deprecated in macOS 27 Golden Gate

    Apple has deprecated hdiutil in macOS 27 Golden Gate, according to a Hacker News discussion referencing a post about the change. The tool has long been used for creating, manipulating, and mounting disk images on macOS, so the deprecation may affect developers and automation workflows that rely on it.