One command. Full dev environment. Any project.
Stop wasting time setting up development environments. DevContainer Toolbox gives you a complete, consistent setup that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
📚 View Full Documentation | Getting Started | Available Tools
Prerequisites: Rancher Desktop (or Docker Desktop) must be installed and running.
1. Install (in your project folder):
# Mac/Linux
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/helpers-no/devcontainer-toolbox/main/install.sh | bash
# Windows PowerShell
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/helpers-no/devcontainer-toolbox/main/install.ps1 | iexThis creates a single devcontainer.json and pulls the pre-built container image.
2. Open in VS Code and click "Reopen in Container" when prompted.
Done! The container starts in seconds. Run dev-setup to install tools.
28+ development tools ready to install with one click:
| Category | Tools |
|---|---|
| Development Tools | Bash, C/C++, C#, Fortran, Go, Java, PHP Laravel, Python, Rust, TypeScript, PowerShell |
| AI & Machine Learning Tools | Claude Code |
| Cloud & Infrastructure Tools | API, Azure Dev, Azure DevOps CLI, Azure Ops, Okta, Power Platform |
| Data & Analytics Tools | Data Analytics, Databricks |
| Background Services & Daemons | Nginx Reverse Proxy, OpenTelemetry Monitoring |
| Infrastructure & Configuration | Dev Utilities, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes |
| Contributor Tools | Image Processing |
| Frameworks & Standalone Binaries | Docusaurus, Hugo Extended |
See Available Tools for details and installation guides.
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- Docker - Install Docker Desktop or Rancher Desktop (free, no license required)
- VS Code with Dev Containers extension
- Windows users - Install WSL first:
wsl --install(run as Administrator, then restart)
New to containers? See What Are DevContainers?
- Getting Started - Installation and first steps
- Available Tools - All installable tools
- Commands Reference - All
dev-*commands - AI Development - Working with AI coding assistants
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
- Contributing - How to contribute
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