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Save Image | Compressed Form (.tar.gz)

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Description

How can I save docker image locally in my system using python SDK. I know how to to export it via command line as mentioned over here.

However, I want to save the image (compressed form .tar.gz format) while running an python application.

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Start with the Docker Engine save documentation linked in the issue and inspect the Python SDK's image-saving entry point. Determine whether compressed .tar.gz output is supported while running a Python application; done would require a clear SDK-supported approach or a documented gap.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, python
Domain
api
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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