Reference

References describe the structure and function of the individual components in Snapcraft.

Commands

Snapcraft is operated from the command line, with a command for each function.

• Commands

Project file

The main object inside a snap project is a configurable project file. Read on for a complete reference of the structure and contents of this file.

• Project file references

Bases and architectures

Snaps are built using existing technologies and must be configured to build for specific CPU architectures.

• Bases

• Architectures

Parts

Software is brought into a snap through definitions of parts, and must be configured for the software’s language and build systems.

• Parts and Steps

• Part environment variables

• Plugins

• Extensions

Processes

Snapcraft has defined processes underlying its basic operation.

• Snap build process

• Snap publishing process