Inspect

Repository builds

Prebuild dependencies so sessions can begin useful work immediately.

Why builds matter

Inspect restores repository workspaces from a prebuilt image. Installing toolchains and dependencies in that image reduces session startup time and avoids repeated network work.

Build configuration

Configure builds in Repository settings. Use deterministic install commands and include the tools needed for formatting, type checking, tests, and local development. Avoid embedding credentials or environment-specific state in the image.

Keep it current

Rebuild after dependency or toolchain changes. If sessions fail before work begins, verify that the current lockfile and setup commands still succeed from a clean checkout.