Using the self-hosted runner in docker images what container performs the git clone?

[Jeff Cook]

We use Bitbucket cloud with self hosted docker/kubernetes runners. 

What container performs the git clone in the Build setup? I found a document that implies the step image runs the git clone, but if that image doesn't have git the clone still happens. So I think that is not correct. 

[Mark C]

Hi @Jeff Cook

Welcome to the community.

Indeed, the clone happens in the Build setup but that is outside your step container, we have a specific clone image for that (see this documentation for more information). Hence, regardless if the step container's image has Git installed or not, the clone will happen as it is outside the step container.

Regards,
Mark C