FAQ
Getting started
Accounts, prerequisites, platforms and how long up takes.
Do I need a Google Cloud account?
No.
cloudburrow env generates credentials that authorise nothing, so tooling that insists on credentials runs offline.Source: docs/credentials.md, README.md (quick start)
Link to this answer What do I need installed?
Docker, kind and kubectl; Go only to build from source. Give Docker at least 4 CPU and 6 GB.
Source: docs/install.md (prerequisites), README.md (quick start)
Link to this answer Does it run on Windows?
No. WSL2 is untested.
Source: docs/status.md (platforms)
Link to this answer Are the macOS binaries signed?
Not in v0.1.0 (#605). Verify the checksum and the build attestation instead; see Gatekeeper in docs/install.md.
Source: issue #605, docs/install.md (gatekeeper)
Link to this answer Can I use Podman or rootless Docker?
Not supported. colima, OrbStack and Rancher Desktop are unverified.
Source: docs/install.md (container engines)
Link to this answer How long does up take?
up take?One measured run on Linux: 85 s cold, 30 s warm, default profile. A single measurement.
Source: docs/status.md (footprint)
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Build against Google Cloud APIs, locally
Free and open source under Apache-2.0. No account, no sign-up, no Google Cloud bill.