For years, I used the same PowerShell script to spin up Business Central containers. I didn't write it. Someone shared it with me, and I just kept using it.
It worked fine most of the time. But every time I needed a new container, I had to open the script, change a few values, and figure things out again. I always felt there should be an easier way.
So, I built one.
BC Docker Manager
A VS Code extension that lets you create and manage BC Docker containers without PowerShell scripts, without Docker Desktop, and without BcContainerHelper.
✔️ Browse every BC version from the Microsoft CDN
✔️ Create containers in 3 clicks
✔️ Generate launch.json, compile, publish AL apps
✔️ One click environment setup
✔️ Manage users, databases, networking, SSL
✔️ Save container profiles for different projects
Microsoft also announced that BcContainerHelper is being retired. So, if you're still relying on it, this is a good time to explore other options.
Free, MIT licensed, and open source.
