Package

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A buildpack package refers to the process of packaging buildpacks for distribution as OCI images or OCI-compatible tar files.

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A buildpack package typically encapsulates the scripts, required dependencies, and metadata needed to transform application source code into a fully operational application within a specific platform's runtime environment.

For more information about packaging a buildpack, see Package a buildpack or extension.