AIBD Dev Container
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A preconfigured development container setup for AI-assisted development with Claude, based on VS Code Dev Containers. It integrates with Claude Desktop via MCP server for file system and shell operations.
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What is AIBD Dev Container?
A ready-to-use development container that provides a consistent, isolated development environment for AI-assisted development with Claude. It integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server.
How to use AIBD Dev Container?
- Clone the repository. 2. Open the repository in VS Code and reopen in container. 3. Wait for the container to build. 4. Place your project files in the
/volumedirectory within the container. 5. Configure Claude Desktop to use the MCP server by adding the provided configuration to yourclaude_desktop_config.jsonand restart Claude Desktop.
Key features of AIBD Dev Container
Consistent, isolated development environment
Seamless integration with Claude Desktop via MCP server
Persistent storage using Docker volumes
Works on Windows (with WSL2), macOS, and Linux
Preconfigured with TypeScript/Node.js environment
Use cases of AIBD Dev Container
AI-assisted coding with Claude
Developing and testing code in a consistent environment
Collaborating on projects with shared development environment
Automating file system and shell operations with Claude
FAQ from AIBD Dev Container
What is a devcontainer?
What is a devcontainer?
A devcontainer is a Docker container that provides a fully configured development environment, including tools, libraries, and settings.
Why use a devcontainer?
Why use a devcontainer?
Devcontainers ensure consistency across different development environments, simplify setup, and improve collaboration.
What is the MCP server?
What is the MCP server?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server enables Claude to interact with the file system and shell within the devcontainer.
How do I connect Claude to the devcontainer?
How do I connect Claude to the devcontainer?
By configuring Claude Desktop to use the MCP server running within the devcontainer.
Where should I put my project files?
Where should I put my project files?
Place your project files in the /volume directory within the container, which is a Docker volume for persistent storage.