The world of software development is ever evolving, and with it, the tools we use must adapt and improve. The Docker extension is no exception. We are thrilled to announce significant updates that will open new opportunities for your development experience. Here's a comprehensive overview of what's coming your way.
The first, most obvious thing is the introduction of the Container Tools extension to broaden our focus and open new extensibility opportunities. The existing extension code (and MIT license) will be migrated to the Container Tools extension, and the Docker extension will become an extension pack that includes the Docker DX and Container Tools extensions. For you, this means the ability to customize the tooling to meet your needs - choose your preferred container runtime and only the functionality that you need in the extension settings.
This major update marks a significant step forward in enhancing the development experience when working with containers. Please comment here with any questions or feedback and stay tuned to experiment with the new features!
tl;dr
- The Docker extension is becoming the Container Tools extension
- Still free and open source
- Podman support is coming
- No action is required
Updated Apr 15, 2025
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