ContainerSSH Images is a container image build system that automates the creation and distribution of Docker images for ContainerSSH.
The repository solves the problem of maintaining up-to-date container images independently from ContainerSSH releases, enabling frequent security updates without waiting for new ContainerSSH versions. It works by providing a Go-based build script that reads configuration from build.yaml, downloads ContainerSSH release artifacts via the GitHub API, uses docker-compose to build and test images, and optionally pushes them to container registries. The build process requires environment variables for the ContainerSSH version and container image tag, with optional configuration for registry prefix, GitHub token, and source repository URL.
This tool is intended for developers and operators who need to build and maintain ContainerSSH container images, particularly those requiring frequent security updates or custom registry deployments. It suits projects running ContainerSSH in containerized or Kubernetes environments where image freshness matters. The repository explicitly notes it is a developer-focused tool; users seeking ContainerSSH documentation should refer to the main project website instead.
The project maintains a structured build pipeline with distinct build, test, and push phases that can be executed manually or through the provided script. Testing is performed via a dedicated container that validates successful image construction by establishing an SSH connection to the running ContainerSSH instance. The versioning scheme creates multiple tags for each build, allowing users to pin to specific ContainerSSH versions, minor versions, or exact build dates depending on their stability and update requirements.
