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[Request]: Add an open API to support GUIs, VS Code extensions, and DevContainers #1925

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What is the problem?

Right now, apple/container only works in the terminal. Because it does not have a shared management layer or an open API, we cannot use popular developer tools.

We are missing out on:

  • GUIs / Dashboards: There is no visual screen or app to see and manage running containers.
  • VS Code Extensions: Popular plugins (like the Docker extension) cannot connect to it.
  • DevContainers: It is very hard to use this for automated, multi-container development workspaces.

What is the solution?

Please add an open local API or a background control plane.

If you give developers a way to connect to the runtime, the community can easily build third-party tools, visual apps, and IDE extensions to support this project.

Alternatives considered

  • Using only the terminal command line for everything, which is difficult for complex workflows.

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