Add support for command-line option for container name #692 #1130
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January 21, 2026 01:07
- Comprehensive build/lint/test commands including single test execution - Code style guidelines covering TypeScript formatting, imports, naming conventions - Error handling patterns using ContainerError class - Testing guidelines with Mocha/Chai framework - Project structure overview and development workflow
- Add --container-name CLI option to allow custom naming of dev containers - Implement ephemeral storage for container name and ID in cache folder - Set environment variables DEVCONTAINER_NAME, DEVCONTAINER_ID, and DEVCONTAINER_WORKSPACE - Add --name parameter to docker run command when custom name is provided - Create comprehensive unit tests for container naming functionality - Update README.md with usage examples and documentation - Store container info in <cache-folder>/container-info.json This feature enables: - Easy identification of dev containers with meaningful names - Scripting and automation with predictable container names - Environment variable access to container information - Backward compatibility (custom name is optional) Resolves: Improved developer experience with better container management
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Allow the user to specify a command-line option to allow a custom short-name for docker/podman when launching ("up"-ing) a devcontainer.