tldr-pages/tldr

Page request: ko

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#22,149 opened on Apr 20, 2026

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Description

Command description

ko is a CLI tool for building container images for Go applications.

Command details

No response

Documentation

https://ko.build/reference/ko/

Platform

Common

VCS repository link (e.g. GitHub, GitLab)

https://github.com/ko-build/ko

Additional information

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Read the ko documentation at https://ko.build/reference/ko/ to understand its commands and options. Then create a new page for 'ko' in the tldr pages repository following the standard format. Look at existing pages like 'docker' or 'git' for reference. Submit a pull request.
Tech stack
go
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
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
Basic knowledge of koFamiliarity with tldr format
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
85