gitpod-io / gitpod-io/gitpod

Support custom IDEs provided through docker images

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aspect: product integration feature: documentation meta: never-stale roadmap item: gitpod code team: IDE
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Description

Since we now have the foundation in place to install a custom IDE in Gitpod using a Docker Image, It would be great to have a an example and docs that explain the minimal requirements Gitpod imposes on such an image.

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Research direction

No files or tests are named in the issue. Start by reviewing the existing custom IDE Docker image support and documentation, then add an example and explain the minimal requirements Gitpod imposes on such images. Done means a newcomer can find the example and understand those requirements.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker
Domain
devops, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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