Common issues when using DevContainers with VS Code for PyRIT development.
Container Build Fails¶
Problem: DevContainer fails to build
Solutions:
Ensure Docker is running
Check that you have sufficient disk space
Try rebuilding:
Dev Containers: Rebuild Container Without Cache
Extension Not Loading¶
Problem: VS Code extensions don’t load in the container
Solution: Check the .devcontainer/devcontainer.json file to ensure extensions are listed. Rebuild the container if needed.
Performance Issues¶
Problem: Container runs slowly
Solutions:
Allocate more resources to Docker in Docker Desktop settings
On Windows, ensure you’re using WSL 2 backend for better performance
Close unnecessary applications to free up system resources