majiayu000 DevContainer Customization Helper
This skill helps users customize their devcontainer by providing examples and guidance for common tasks.
Common Customization Patterns
Adding Packages to Dockerfile
RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
package-name \
&& apt-get clean && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
Adding VS Code Extensions
{
"customizations": {
"vscode": {
"extensions": ["publisher.extension-name"]
}
}
}
Adding DevContainer Features
{
"features": {
"ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/feature-name:version": {}
}
}
Setting Environment Variables
{
"remoteEnv": {
"VAR_NAME": "value"
}
}
Language-Specific Examples
Python Development
- Feature:
ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/python:1 - Extensions:
ms-python.python,ms-python.vscode-pylance - Tools:
python3-pip,python3-venv
Node.js Development
- Feature:
ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/node:1 - Extensions:
dbaeumer.vscode-eslint,esbenp.prettier-vscode - Tools: npm, yarn, pnpm
Database Tools
- PostgreSQL:
ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/postgres:1 - Extensions:
ms-ossdata.vscode-postgresql
Docker-in-Docker
- Feature:
ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/docker-in-docker:2
When to Use This Skill
- User asks "how do I add Python to my devcontainer?"
- User wants to install a specific tool or language
- User needs help with VS Code extensions
- User wants to set up databases or services
- User asks about devcontainer configuration
What NOT to Explain
- BitBot's internal template merging system
- How BitBot copies files during init
- Container orchestration internals
- SPARC methodology or BitBot development
Focus
Help users accomplish their customization goals with practical, working examples that follow devcontainer standards.