# Buildx

> Use this skill when the user wants to build Docker images with extended capabilities

- Skill: `javimosch/buildx` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/buildx`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/buildx/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/buildx

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# Buildx Plugin

build Docker images with extended capabilities

## Commands
- `buildx self version` — Print buildx version
- `buildx _ _` — Passthrough to docker-buildx CLI

## Usage Examples
- "Build multi-platform Docker image"
- "Use build cache effectively"
- "Build with BuildKit features"

## Installation

```bash
Docker CLI plugin (included with Docker Desktop)
```

## Examples
```bash
docker buildx build --platform linux/amd64,linux/arm64 -t myimage .
docker buildx create --use --name mybuilder
docker buildx build --push -t registry/myimage:latest .
```

## Key Features
- Multi-platform builds
- Advanced BuildKit features
- Build cache management
- Remote builder support