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+This container is intended to simplify automated build environments of AUR packages.  
+It currently supports native compilation for x86_64 and arm64. **No cross-compilation is possible** (yet)
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+The container is single use only, so some automation around creating the container, getting the result and destroying it is required.
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 # Usage
 
 To use this container, simply provide the name of an AUR package after the image