Docker Extension

by Microsoft

Get Started with Docker Containers

After opening a workspace, run Docker: Add Docker Files to Workspace in the command palette ({{#if isMac}}⇧⌘P{{else}}Ctrl+Shift+P{{/if}})
Use the extension to help with editing Dockerfiles and Compose files

Build and Run Docker Containers

Building Docker images is easy! Run Docker Images: Build Image
To start a container from your image, run Docker Images: Run

Use the Docker Explorer

Open the Docker Explorer to view and manage Docker resources
View files in running containers with the Docker Explorer: Containers panel
You can easily view container logs by right-clicking the container in the Docker Explorer: Containers panel and choosing "View Logs"

Publish to the Cloud

Connect and view a container registry in the Docker Explorer using Docker Registries: Connect Registry
Publish images with Docker Images: Push
Deploy to Azure App Service or to Azure Container Instances

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What's New

The Docker Explorer now has advanced tooltips! Hover your mouse over an item to see useful info.
You can now open and download the files in a running container! Expand a container node to get started.
Right-click on a Docker Compose file to try our new Docker: Compose Up - Select Services command!

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