knative / knative/func

Reduce func-utils image size by inlining dependencies

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Since Mar 24, 2026.

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Description

The func-utils image currently depends on external programs (sh, socat,
tar). Integrating this functionality directly into the func-utils
binary would allow the image to be based on a minimal base (e.g.
ubi-micro), significantly reducing image size and attack surface.

Related: SRVOCF-635

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