packer/packer_test/plugin_tester/docs/post-processors/postprocessor-name.mdx

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description: >
  The scaffolding post-processor is used to export Packer Scaffolding builds.
page_title: Scaffolding - Post-Processors
nav_title: Scaffolding
---

# Scaffolding

Type: `scaffolding`

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The scaffolding post-processor is used to export Packer Scaffolding builds.


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### Required

- `mock` (string) - The output path where to save exported build to.

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### Optional


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### Example Usage


```hcl
 source "scaffolding" "example" {
   mock = "jay"
 }

 build {
   sources = ["source.scaffolding.example"]

   post-processor "scaffolding" {
     mock = "builds/scaffolding.box"
   }
 }
```