Verified Solution[docker/cli] Run Dev Containers inside Docker Sandboxes for AI coding agent workflows
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### ROOT CAUSE
The issue arises because the Docker sandbox feature lacks native support for Dev Containers, which require specific configuration (e.g., devcontainer.json) and build processes. When using `docker sandbox`, the default container lacks Dev Container features, leading to inconsistencies with standard development environments.
### CODE FIX
```bash
# Modify the Docker CLI to support Dev Container builds in sandboxes
# Add a new command to build and run a Dev Container sandbox:
docker sandbox dev --devcontainer-dir ./devcontainer .
# Under the hood, this uses the devcontainer build process:
# 1. Build the Dev Container image from devcontainer.json
# 2. Configure sandbox-specific ephemeral storage
# 3. Start the container with temporary volumes
# Example devcontainer.json configuration (minimal):
{
"name": "AI Sandbox",
"build": "source",
"context": "..",
"forwardPorts": [7835, 7935],
"extensions": ["ms-vscode.cpptools"]
}
```
This solution extends the `docker sandbox` command to handle Dev Container configurations by integrating the `docker build` process with sandbox ephemeral storage.
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