Dev Container Configuration

Overview

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for working with devcontainer.json files - the configuration files that define Development Containers. It covers all configuration scenarios (image-based, Dockerfile-based, and Docker Compose), property usage, common patterns, and validation.

Quick Start

Determine Configuration Type

Choose the appropriate base configuration:

1. Image-based - Use an existing container image:

• Best for: Standard development environments, quick setup
• Template: assets/basic-image.json
• Required property: image