I want start a docker container that I have created, and then mount a local folder to it in a way that doesn't make use of a devcontainers.json file. This is because I would like to test the same local repo out with multiple docker containers and editing the devcontainers.json file is a pain because I have to edit every time I want to change the docker image - where really I just want to do something like:
- Dev Containers: Open Local Folder in Container
- Choose Local Folder
- Choose a docker container that is already running
The problem is that in step 3 I only see options to choose from pre-made base images i.e. Ubuntu 22.04. I can't see anywhere in the list any of my docker containers that I am running. Have I missed any functionality? Does what I'm asking exist......or must I use a devcontainers.json file?
CodePudding user response：
If I correctly understood your issue:
Once you install Microsoft's Docker extension from the VS Code extensions' tab (ctrl shift x), you'll be able to do that.
This extensions have a "CONTAINERS" tab, where you can open another VSCode window inside a selected container's directory or attach a terminal to the container and manage the system.
Just right-click on the desired container and you'll see the options.