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Buck2

Meta's open-source large scale polyglot build system written in Rust and Starlark.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Starlark Rules EngineHermetic Monorepo BuilderBuck2 MetaDeveloper ToolsMeta Build System
Overview

Why consider Buck2?

Buck2 is an open-source, large-scale hermetic build system written in Rust by Meta. Designed for enterprise monorepos, Buck2 uses Starlark rules to compile C++, Rust, Python, Go, and Java with remote execution caching and zero-overhead local build evaluation.

Guided learning

Learn Buck2 by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Buck2

Buck2 accelerates monorepo compilation using hermetic caching and Starlark rules.

Quickstart

bash
1# Build target with Buck2
2buck2 build //...

Buck2 is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Buck2 FAQs

Buck2 is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Buck2 is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Buck2 is listed as an alternative to Turborepo. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.