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Manifest lists map architectures; clients pull correct images automatically.
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Multi-arch images use an OCI image index (manifest list) — a top-level manifest that points to platform-specific manifests (linux/amd64, linux/arm64). When you pull an image, Docker matches your platform to the right manifest and downloads that architecture's layers. buildx with --platform builds for multiple architectures in one push.
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