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Packer Command: Format Packer Config

Use for format packer config with Packer. Exact CLI syntax to format packer config using Packer.

When to use this: Use for format packer config with Packer.

Command Syntax

packer fmt <path/to/config.pkr.hcl>

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Final Command

packer fmt <path/to/config.pkr.hcl>

Command Breakdown

packer is the base executable for this command.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to format packer config using Packer.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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