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Docker VSCode Limited Early Access

As mentioned in the release notes, the .vsix file described here provides early access to features that we are proposing to be contributed into the official Docker vscode extension.

Installing

Step 1: Download Extension File

• Download the latest .vsix bundle from: https://github.com/docker/docker-vscode/releases/

Step 2: Enable Extension in VSCode

CLI:

Must have VSCode code command in PATH:

code --install-extension /my/path/to/docker-bundle.vsix --force

GUI:

Extensions -> ... menu -> Install from VSIX

GUI (command palette):

1. Type > into top search bar Shortcut: Press ⇧⌘P (OSX) or CTRL⇧P (Win/Linux)
2. Select Extensions: Install from VSIX...
3. Select .vsix file downloaded
4. Hit the “Reload Now” button in the notification at the bottom right corner

Dependencies

These updates require a local Docker Desktop and a running docker engine.

Usage

Open a Dockerfile to get diagnostics