meilisearch/MeiliSearch

suggest add build target musl ,GLIBC2.35 is niche

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#5673 opened on Jun 16, 2025

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good first issue

Description

Since many Linux distributions still ship with glibc versions earlier than 2.35, adding a musl libc -based build target is highly recommended to ensure broader compatibility and portability across environments.

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Tech stack
rustdocker
Domain
build systemdevops
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Rust toolchainDocker basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Examine the repository's current build process, focusing on Dockerfile and CI configuration in .github/workflows. Look for existing musl targets or build scripts. Review comments in the issue for specific suggestions from the community. Consider how to set up a musl based build target, possibly using cross compilation tools like musl cross. Assess the impact on binary size and portability.