# packer

> Build automated machine images.
> More information: <https://www.packer.io/>.

- Build an image:

`packer build {{path/to/config.json}}`

- Check the syntax of a Packer image config:

`packer validate {{path/to/config.json}}`

- Format a Packer image config:

`packer fmt {{path/to/config.pkr.hcl}}`