> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.apryse.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.apryse.com/core/get-started/get-started/alpine.md). # Apryse SDK on Alpine Linux Discover the benefits of using Alpine Linux for Apryse SDK integration. Learn about compatibility, system requirements, and how to run .NET applications efficiently on this lightweight platform. Downl **Alpine Linux** is a minimalist Linux distribution built around `musl libc`, which makes it small and very resource efficient. However this results in binary incompatibility with regular Linux operating systems. This page lists things to take into account when using Apryse SDK on the **Alpine Linux** platform. * Apryse SDK supports **Alpine Linux** version ≥ 3.12 (includes **GCC** ≥ 9) on Intel x64; Arm64 platform is not currently supported. It can be obtained from the official [Web site](https://www.alpinelinux.org/downloads/) * Apryse SDK includes .NET Core support for **Alpine Linux**. To run the Apryse .NET samples and integrate the Apryse SDK into .NET applications, the **Alpine Linux** environment must additionally meet [Microsoft requirements for .NET](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/install/linux-alpine#install-net-6) * **Alpine Linux** is often recommended as a Docker base image. Docker images based on **Alpine Linux** are exceptionally lightweight because they contain only the essential components needed to build and to run the applications. Compatible Alpine based Docker image can be obtained from various repositories, like the [Docker hub](https://hub.docker.com/_/alpine/). A Docker image with pre-configured .NET support can be pulled or derived from `mcr.microsoft.com/dotnet/sdk:6.0-alpine`. * The steps for running Apryse samples and integrating Apryse SDK into applications on **Alpine Linux** are identical to those described in the [general Linux guide](https://github.com/iKettles/apryse-gitbook/tree/main/core/guides/README.md). Download the SDK [download Alpine Linux compatible 64-bit Apryse SDK](https://docs.apryse.com/downloads/PDFNetCAlpine64.tar.gz) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.apryse.com/core/get-started/get-started/alpine.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.