Container Use automates creation of separate agent environments by pairing lightweight Dagger containers with Git worktrees, enabling parallel, conflict-free workflows on the same codebase. Developers can list, watch, view logs, and diff agent environments, and attach terminals for interactive debugging and service tunneling. The Zed editor can run agent tasks in a dedicated background profile while preserving interactive editing sessions. Users can jump into an agent terminal, inspect command history, or intervene directly without destabilizing the core project. The project remains in early development with known issues and feature requests, including executing container-use tools from the terminal.
The Dagger team have released Container Use, an open-source tool designed to streamline how AI-based coding agents operate by giving each one its own containerized sandbox and Git worktree, enabling parallel, conflict-free workflows. Rather than manually juggling clones or git stash, developers can safely run multiple agents on the same codebase without interference, thanks to isolated development environments managed by Container Use. When activated, for example, from within the Zed editor, Container Use automates the creation of new agent environments using lightweight containers (via Dagger) and Git worktrees.
Each environment operates independently, yet developers can easily switch contexts using commands like container-use list, watch, log, or diff. The containers support interactive debugging, service tunneling, and terminal access, allowing full control over each agent task. With the Zed editor, users can enable a dedicated "background" profile where Container Use manages agent tasks independently from interactive editing sessions.
When needed, developers can jump into an agent's terminal, review its command history, or intervene directly, all while maintaining the stability of their core project environment. According to the Dagger team, traditional agent workflows often involve complex directory structures or meticulous staging to prevent conflicts, particularly in monorepos or multi-agent setups. Container Use aims to improve this process by pairing container isolation with Git worktree flexibility, offering real-time visibility, simple intervention points, and a developer-friendly interface.
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