vscode-dev-containers/containers/docker-existing-dockerfile

Existing Dockerfile

Summary

Sample illustrating reuse of an existing Dockefile.

Metadata	Value
Contributors	The VS Code team
Categories	Core, Other
Definition type	Dockerfile
Container host OS support	Linux, macOS, Windows
Languages, platforms	Any

Note: There is also a Docker Compose variation of this same definition.

Using this definition

This definition requires an existing Dockerfile in your project and outlines some settings in .devcontainer/devcontainer.json to consider when reusing one.

Follow these steps to use it:

1. If this is your first time using a development container, please follow the getting started steps to set up your machine.

2. To use VS Code's copy of this definition:

   1. Start VS Code and open your project folder.
   2. Press F1 select and Remote-Containers: Add Development Container Configuration Files... from the command palette.
   3. Select the Existing Dockerfile definition.

3. To use latest-and-greatest copy of this definition from the repository:

   1. Clone this repository.
   2. Copy the contents of containers/docker-existing-dockerfile/.devcontainer to the root of your project folder.
   3. Start VS Code and open your project folder.

4. After following step 2 or 3, review the settings and comments in the .devcontainer/devcontainer.json file added to your project. Comments in the file will help you expose new ports, install extensions, forward the Docker socket, and more.

5. Finally, press F1 and run Remote-Containers: Reopen Folder in Container to start using the definition.

License

Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.