New Docker Extension for Visual Studio Code

The Docker DX extension extension helps developers get quick feedback while editing. It gives real-time tips, checks, and warnings for Dockerfiles and Compose files. Key Features of Docker DX Extension: Dockerfile linting: Shows build warnings and best practices from - BuildKit and Buildx. Image vulnerability checks (experimental): Highlights Dockerfiles using vulnerable images. Bake file support: Adds code completion, variable hints, and stage-based target suggestions. Compose file outline: Lets you easily browse large Compose files with an editor outline. If you're already using the Docker VS Code extension, the new features are included - just update the extension and start using them! Dockerfile linting and vulnerability remediation The inline Dockerfile linting provides warnings and best-practice guidance for writing Dockerfiles from the experts at Docker, powered by Build Checks. Potential vulnerabilities are highlighted directly in the editor with context about their severity and impact, powered by Docker Scout. Compose outlines Quickly navigate complex Compose files with the extension's support for outlines available directly through VS Code's command palette. Wrapping up We'd love to hear your thoughts! Let us know how the extension is working for you and what features you'd like to see next. Want to dive deeper or contribute? Visit our GitHub repository to get involved. © 2025 Kristiyan Velkov. All rights reserved.

Apr 23, 2025 - 07:50

New Docker Extension for Visual Studio Code

The Docker DX extension extension helps developers get quick feedback while editing. It gives real-time tips, checks, and warnings for Dockerfiles and Compose files.

Key Features of Docker DX Extension:

Dockerfile linting: Shows build warnings and best practices from - BuildKit and Buildx.
Image vulnerability checks (experimental): Highlights Dockerfiles using vulnerable images.
Bake file support: Adds code completion, variable hints, and stage-based target suggestions.
Compose file outline: Lets you easily browse large Compose files with an editor outline.

If you're already using the Docker VS Code extension, the new features are included - just update the extension and start using them!

Dockerfile linting and vulnerability remediation

The inline Dockerfile linting provides warnings and best-practice guidance for writing Dockerfiles from the experts at Docker, powered by Build Checks. Potential vulnerabilities are highlighted directly in the editor with context about their severity and impact, powered by Docker Scout.

Compose outlines

Quickly navigate complex Compose files with the extension's support for outlines available directly through VS Code's command palette.

Wrapping up

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Let us know how the extension is working for you and what features you'd like to see next. Want to dive deeper or contribute? Visit our GitHub repository to get involved.