Dev Container CLI
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Create and configure development containers from devcontainer.json files, providing isolated development environments.
About
The Dev Container CLI is a reference implementation for the Development Containers Specification, enabling the creation and configuration of development containers based on a `devcontainer.json` file. It allows developers to define their development environment as code, ensuring consistency and reproducibility across different machines and environments. The CLI supports building images, running containers with applied settings, executing commands within containers, and facilitating the authoring and testing of Dev Container Features and Templates.
Key Features
- Builds and pre-builds container images
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- Runs lifecycle commands (e.g., postCreateCommand)
- Executes commands in a container with user environment properties applied
- Spins up containers with devcontainer.json settings
- Outputs current configuration for workspace
Use Cases
- Creating consistent development environments across different machines
- Using a container as a CI build environment
- Injecting tools for use inside a development container
