diff --git a/detect/detect_other.go b/detect/detect_other.go
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+++ b/detect/detect_other.go
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+//go:build !linux && !freebsd && !openbsd
+
+package detect
+
+// candidates returns an empty list on unsupported platforms.
+func candidates() []managerFactory {
+	return nil
+}
+
+// allManagers returns an empty list on unsupported platforms.
+func allManagers() []managerFactory {
+	return nil
+}