The result of this command is that a metadata file is created inside the given directory. Additionally, empty files and var subdirectories are created.

It is an error to run build-init on a directory that has already been initialized as a build directory.

OPTIONS

The following options are understood:

-h, --help

Show help options and exit.

--arch=ARCH

The architecture to use.

-v, --var=RUNTIME

Initialize var from the named runtime.

-w, --writable-sdk

Initialize /usr with a copy of the sdk, which is writable during flatpak build. This can be used if you need to install build tools in /usr during the build. This is stored in the usr subdirectory of the app dir, but will not be part of the final app.

--tag=TAG

Add a tag to the metadata file. This option can be used multiple times.

--sdk-extension=EXTENSION

When using --writable-sdk, in addition to the sdk, also install the specified extension. This option can be used multiple times.

--sdk-dir

Specify a custom subdirectory to use instead of usr for --writable-sdk.

--update

Re-initialize the sdk and var, don't fail if already initialized.

--base=APP

Initialize the application with files from another specified application.

--base-version=VERSION

Specify the version to use for --base. If not specified, will default to "master".

--base-extension=EXTENSION

When using --base, also install the specified extension from the app. This option can be used multiple times.

--verbose

Print debug information during command processing.

--version

Print version information and exit.

EXAMPLES

$ flatpak build-init /build/my-app org.gnome.Sdk org.gnome.Platform 3.16

SEE ALSO

flatpak(1), flatpak-build(1), flatpak-build-finish(1), flatpak-build-export(1)