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devcontainer

Generate a dev container for my project — auto-detect language, framework, and services like PostgreSQL or Redis, create devcontainer.json with VS Code extensions, port forwarding, post-create commands, Docker Compose for multi-service setups, and GitHub Codespaces compatibility

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Install this skill

Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.

npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install devcontainer
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Setup by platform

Claude Code

~/.claude/skills/<skill>/SKILL.md

Setup guide →

Install

One-click setup for your editor

Run in your project root

npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install devcontainer --target claude-code

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Frequently asked questions about devcontainer

What does the devcontainer skill do?

Generate a dev container for my project — auto-detect language, framework, and services like PostgreSQL or Redis, create devcontainer.json with VS Code extensions, port forwarding, post-create commands, Docker Compose for multi-service setups, and GitHub Codespaces compatibility It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the devcontainer skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install devcontainer` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/devcontainer/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does devcontainer work with?

devcontainer runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the devcontainer skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use devcontainer after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/devcontainer` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the devcontainer skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.