Zero-bloat containers. Debian simplicity.

Container-first Debian-like distro for creating distroless images. Familiar tooling, zero footprint.

Dockerfile
FROM registry.koalalab.com/0-deb/base:latest

# Use capt just like apt
RUN capt update && capt install nginx

# Zero footprint in final image
# Say goodbye to captain when you are done
RUN capt goodbye

EXPOSE 80
CMD ["nginx", "-g", "daemon off;"]
90%
smaller image size
0
package manager footprint
100%
Debian compatible

Built for modern containers

Everything you need to create secure, minimal container images.

Drop-in replacement

capt (container apt) works exactly like Debian's apt. No learning curve, just familiar commands.

Zero footprint

Package manager leaves absolutely no trace in your final images. True distroless with Debian convenience.

Security first

Minimal attack surface with distroless images. Only ship what your application needs, nothing more.

Container-native

Built from the ground up for containers. Distro-like experience optimized for modern workflows.

Get started in seconds

Pull the base image and start building minimal containers.

Pull the base image
docker pull registry.koalalab.com/0-deb/base:latest
Use in your Dockerfile
FROM registry.koalalab.com/0-deb/base:latest
RUN capt update && capt install python3
RUN capt goodbye
Build your image
docker build -t myapp .