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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>/file
GET <podman-api-base>/libpod/quadlets/<name>/exists
POST <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

Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON

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