Run Docker containers inside Vercel Sandbox
Quick Take
Vercel now allows Docker installation and execution within its sandbox, enabling users to build containers and run applications like Redis or Postgres without affecting the host system. This feature supports persistent sandboxes with FUSE filesystem drivers and VPN clients, enhancing the capabilities for developers.
Key Points
- Docker can be installed and run inside Vercel's sandbox environment.
- Supports running containerized services like Redis and Postgres as test dependencies.
- Persistent sandboxes allow Docker images to carry over between sessions.
- New features include support for FUSE filesystem drivers and VPN clients.
- Ideal for validating container images before deployment.
Article Excerpt
From source RSS / original summarynow supports installing and running Docker inside a sandbox. An agent can build containers, install system packages, and modify files without touching your host system. Vercel SandboxInstall Docker, start the daemon, and serve a containerized application:Docker in a Sandbox is useful for running containerized services like Redis or Postgres as test dependencies, validating container images before deploying, or previewing applications served from a container.
Combined with , the Docker installation and pulled images carry over between sessions. persistent sandboxesAs well as adding support for Docker, sandboxes now support FUSE filesystem drivers and VPN clients, unlocking unlimited capabilities to what can be built. Learn more about these new system specifications in the . documentationRead more
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