Installation

Install from GitHub Releases

Download the appropriate archive for your platform from GitHub Releases, extract it, and place the buffrs binary on your PATH.

Use this option if you want the published fork binary exactly as released internally.

Build from Source

Alternatively, clone the Buffrs Repository and build locally:

git clone https://github.com/globusmedical/ext-buffrs
cd ext-buffrs
cargo install --path .

Update an Existing Installation

If buffrs is already installed, use the built-in updater to check for and install the latest published release:

buffrs self-update --check-only
buffrs self-update

Verify Installation

buffrs --version

Authenticate with a Registry

To publish packages or access private dependencies, authenticate with your registry:

buffrs login --registry https://your-registry.example.com/artifactory

You’ll be prompted for an authentication token. Contact your registry administrator for credentials.

Tip

You can authenticate with multiple registries. Each registry uses separate credentials stored securely in your ~/.config/buffrs/credentials.toml.

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