Podman adds Quadlet APIs
Introduced 2026-02-12 · score 0.93
HOW TO USE IT
When managing Quadlet files through Podman’s REST API, use the documented `/libpod/quadlets` routes to read, check, install, or remove them. The v5.8.0 release note confirms these routes; detailed request requirements were not found for every route.
GET <podman-api-base>/libpod/quadlets/<name>/fileGET <podman-api-base>/libpod/quadlets/<name>/existsPOST <podman-api-base>/libpod/quadlets?application=<application>WHY THIS HELPS
Interact with Quadlet files through the Podman API.
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
- Version: v5.8.0
- name (required): Path parameter: Quadlet name including extension, such as `myapp.container`.
- application: Query parameter for grouping a Quadlet and associated files; required when additional files are passed.
- request body (required): Install request contains one Quadlet file and may include additional files; supports tar archive or multipart form data. Exact encoding fields not found.
FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE
- https://github.com/podman-container-tools/podman/releases/tag/v5.8.0
- https://docs.podman.io/en/latest/_static/api.html?Vers%C3%A3o=v3.2
Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON