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Can I specify Git URLs as dependencies in Buck?

I am using Buck to build a C++ project.

I would like to add a Git URL (e.g. git@github.com:owner/project.git) as a dependency so that a build can automatically pull down a library from GitHub. I took a look at remote_file, but that only seems to work for HTTP, HTTPS and Maven.

Does Buck provide this functionality out-of-the-box?

If so, is it possible to specify a specific commit hash or tag?

Solution

  • Buck does not support remote Git URLs.

    Your options are:

    • Copy the code manually into your project
    • Use an equivalent .zip URL (GitHub gives you these)
    • Use submodules, such as in this example
    • Use a package manager that supports Buck, such as Buckaroo