Dev Containers Extension for Visual Studio Code

An extension for Visual Studio Code that allows developers to use a Docker container as a full-featured development environment, ensuring consistent and isolated workspaces.

Available Pages

Dev Containers: Advanced VS Code Configuration & Performance Guide

Master advanced devcontainer.json configurations for VS Code Dev Containers. Optimize performance, troubleshoot common issues, and debug complex setups for efficient development.

Related Technologies

Competition

github codespaces

Direct competitors

gitpod

Direct competitors

devpod

Direct competitors

jetbrains gateway

Direct competitors

vagrant

Can replace or substitute

Integration

Integrates With

docker desktop

Official integration support

Integrates With

docker compose

Official integration support

Compatible With

podman

Works well together

Compatible With

rancher desktop

Works well together

Integrates With

wsl 2

Official integration support

Integrates With

github

Official integration support

Integrates With

remote ssh extension

Official integration support

Dependencies

development containers spec

Foundation technology

docker

Requires for operation

visual studio code

Requires for operation

development container cli

Enables other tools

electron

Foundation technology

Development

devpod

Functionality extended by

Business

microsoft corporation

Owned by company

Similar

eclipse che

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theia

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remote containers legacy

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