Verified Solution[docker/cli] Increase memory for MicroVM in docker sandbox
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### ROOT CAUSE
The Docker sandbox's memory limit is hardcoded to 4GB, regardless of the user's Docker Desktop settings. This occurs because the sandbox's memory configuration in the Docker CLI is fixed at 4GB, preventing users from dynamically adjusting it for resource-intensive tasks like `npm install` for large projects.
### CODE FIX
Modify the Docker CLI code to allow configurable sandbox memory. Here's the fix:
1. **Locate the Memory Configuration**:
In `docker/app/moby/executor/sandbox/sandbox.go`, find the line defining the default memory limit (e.g., `const defaultMemory = 4 * 1024 * 1024 * 1024`).
2. **Replace with Configurable Memory**:
Replace the hardcoded value with a configurable option using environment variables or CLI flags. Example:
```go
// Replace hardcoded value with environment variable fallback
memoryLimit := os.Getenv("DOCKER_SANDBOX_MEMORY")
if memoryLimit == "" {
memoryLimit = "8GB" // Default to 8GB if not set
}
// Convert string to bytes
var memoryBytes int64
if _, err := strconv.ParseInt(memoryLimit, 0, 0); err != nil {
memoryBytes = 8 * 1024 * 1024 * 1024 // Fallback to 8GB if parsing fails
}
```
3. **Update Documentation**:
Add documentation for the new environment variable `DOCKER_SANDBOX_MEMORY` in `docs/user_guide.md`.
4. **Test the Fix**:
- Run `docker sandbox --memory 8GB` to verify the limit changes.
- Ensure no regressions in existing sandbox functionality.
This change respects user-defined memory limits while maintaining backward compatibility. Users can now set the sandbox memory via `DOCKER_SANDBOX_MEMORY` or revert to 8GB if the variable is unset.
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