Can I use Bun instead of Node.js?

Absolutely. The skill provides recommended configurations for oven/bun to ensure high-performance development environments.

Does this skill support monorepos?

Yes, the skill includes specific options for mounting parent directories and handling nested package.json structures common in monorepos.

Do I need Docker installed to use this?

Yes, this skill generates the configuration files required to run your project inside Docker containers via the VS Code Dev Containers extension.

How does it integrate with Claude Code?

It installs the Claude Code CLI within the container and automatically fixes symlinks so your AI rules, commands, and skills are accessible inside the environment.

Can I pre-install specific VS Code extensions?

Yes, during the setup process, you can provide a list of extension IDs that will be automatically installed when the container is built.

DevContainer Setup & Configuration

Name: DevContainer Setup & Configuration
Author: shipshitdev

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Deployment & DevOps

Configures professional VS Code Dev Containers with Docker, Claude Code CLI support, and optimized development workflows.

This skill automates the creation of a complete development environment within Docker, specifically tailored for VS Code. It handles the generation of devcontainer.json, Dockerfile, docker-compose.yml, and setup scripts, ensuring seamless integration with the Claude Code CLI and support for modern runtimes like Bun and Node.js. It is ideal for developers needing standardized environments, monorepo support, or isolated development setups that work out-of-the-box with AI coding tools.

Key Features

01Automated generation of .devcontainer configuration files (JSON, Dockerfile, Compose)

02Built-in support for Claude Code CLI with automated symlink fixing

0310 GitHub stars

04Monorepo-ready mounting options for cross-repository and shared library access

05Flexible runtime selection including Bun and Node.js LTS versions

06Pre-configured VS Code extensions and automated port forwarding settings

Use Cases

01Setting up Claude Code within a containerized environment for consistent AI assistance

02Standardizing development environments across a distributed engineering team

03Isolating project dependencies to prevent environment conflicts on local machines

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add shipshitdev/library devcontainer-setup

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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