Custom ImagesΒΆ

This section provides guidance for building and deploying custom Docker images as Qiskit Functions.

Custom images allow providers to:

  • Include specialized dependencies and libraries

  • Use specific Python versions or system packages

  • Pre-install large datasets or models

  • Optimize runtime performance

  • Create reusable function templates

This is an advanced feature typically used by function providers who need full control over the execution environment.

Note

Developing custom images locally on an Apple Silicon (M-series) Mac? See Local development on Apple Silicon (arm64) for a native arm64 path that avoids Ray startup timeouts.