A template for getting started with devcontainers in new or existing repositories.

Table of contents

• Create repository
• Add to existing project
• Update template
• Remove template
• Alias launch in devcontainer

• https://github.com/new?template_name=.devcontainer&template_owner=johanwestling

1. Open terminal.

2. Change to project directory:

   cd /path/to/project

3. Add .devcontainer to project:

   curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/johanwestling/.devcontainer/refs/heads/main/devcontainerInstall.sh | bash

4. Open vscode or other editor supporting devcontainers:

   code .

5. When prompted click Reopen in container.

1. Open terminal.

2. Change to project directory:

   cd /path/to/project

3. Update template:

   .devcontainer/devcontainerUpdate.sh

1. Open terminal.

2. Change to project directory:

   cd /path/to/project

3. Remove template:

   .devcontainer/devcontainerRemove.sh

If you want vscode launch your project directly in your newly created devcontainer, check my gist:

• https://gist.github.com/johanwestling/6db820d0c662045a4b3230bdbba27216