b reference

b provides a comprehensive set of commands for managing binary dependencies in your projects. This reference covers all available commands, options, and usage patterns.

Core

b is built around a subcommand architecture that provides intuitive and powerful binary management capabilities.

Quick reference

Get started quickly with the most common commands:

b init                    # Initialize a new project
b install jq              # Install a specific binary
b install --add jq@jq-1.6    # Install and add to b.yaml
b list                    # List installed binaries
b update                  # Update all binaries
b search kubectl          # Search for available binaries

b init

Initialize a new project with b.yaml configuration.

b install

Install binaries and manage dependencies.

b list

List all installed binaries and their versions.

b update

Update binaries to their latest versions.

b search

Search for available binaries to install.

b version

Display version information for b and installed binaries.

b request

Request a binary to be implemented.