# \#container **URL:** https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/tag/container/925.md [Latest](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/tags.md) --- ## [What is in the \`fedora-minimal\` image and where is it defined?](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/what-is-in-the-fedora-minimal-image-and-where-is-it-defined/208279)
**Author:** [@genodeftest](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/genodeftest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/what-is-in-the-fedora-minimal-image-and-where-is-it-defined/208279 "2026-11-14T17:45:48Z")
Tools like distrobox and toolbox use fedora containers from registry.fedoraproject.org/fedora-toolbox. I’d like to see and compare the specifications for different container images . When accessed with a web browser, registry.fedoraproject.org points to Quay where you can browse through tags, but i… --- ## [Rootless podman permission failures after F44-\>F45 upgrade](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/rootless-podman-permission-failures-after-f44-f45-upgrade/207296)
**Author:** [@issuebot](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/issuebot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/rootless-podman-permission-failures-after-f44-f45-upgrade/207296 "2026-11-10T12:46:57Z")
Problem After upgrading to Fedora 45, rootless podman commands such as podman images can fail with a permission denied error: $ podman images Error: creating runtime static files directory "/var/lib/containers/storage/libpod": mkdir /var/lib/containers/storage/libpod: permission denied Cause Podma… --- ## [Fedora docker tagging for automatic ci/cd updates](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/fedora-docker-tagging-for-automatic-ci-cd-updates/203145)
**Author:** [@thephatlee](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/thephatlee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/fedora-docker-tagging-for-automatic-ci-cd-updates/203145 "2026-10-07T13:20:11Z")
Container image tags: rawhide and branched releases are published as bare numeric tags The official Fedora container images publish 44, 45, 46, latest and rawhide as parallel tags, and nothing in the tag list distinguishes a released version from a branched or rawhide one. I run a small self-hoste… --- ## [How to use Nvidia container-toolkit without disabling selinux?](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/how-to-use-nvidia-container-toolkit-without-disabling-selinux/125970)
**Author:** [@techflow3](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/techflow3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 8:14pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/how-to-use-nvidia-container-toolkit-without-disabling-selinux/125970 "2025-12-14T20:14:12Z")
Hello, I am looking to use the ollama container run LLMs using podman. I have intalled nvidia container toolkit and it seems to only have access to the GPU if I add --security-opt=label=disable to the podman run command. Without it, I get the following error: Failed to initialize NVML: Insufficient… --- ## [Build distroless image for nodejs with minimal dependencies](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/build-distroless-image-for-nodejs-with-minimal-dependencies/169906)
**Author:** [@rriemann](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/rriemann)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/build-distroless-image-for-nodejs-with-minimal-dependencies/169906 "2025-11-19T16:31:44Z")
Hi all, I try to offer a fedora/ubi/alma alternative to the work currently on-going to have standard distroless containers for use in the public service, but I fail to build the container without many extra dependencies I do not need. What I want to reproduce: openCode / Shared Container Images /… --- ## [Dev container and SELinux](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/dev-container-and-selinux/172257)
**Author:** [@ndlarsen](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/ndlarsen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/dev-container-and-selinux/172257 "2025-11-09T16:20:13Z")
After creating a new project + dev container using VSCode on a Fedora 43 system, I have observed what appears to be permission related issues. Now, I am not entirely convinced if this is an actual bug nor if it is, which product the bug is caused by. For all I know it might be either or both. Is … --- ## [Fedora's VLC flatpak: potential to integrate libdvdcss?](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/fedoras-vlc-flatpak-potential-to-integrate-libdvdcss/161154)
**Author:** [@py0xc3](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/py0xc3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 4:12pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/fedoras-vlc-flatpak-potential-to-integrate-libdvdcss/161154 "2025-07-29T16:12:58Z")
I consider to switch to flatpaks. I currently checkout their ecosystem(s) and if/when/where to use Fedora or flathub flatpaks. I would prefer to use the VLC from Fedora given the maintenance condition of the flathub one. But I presume the Fedora one has no libdvdcss contained. With the normal VLC b… --- ## [Installing \`nvidia-smi\` in a Fedora container with Ubuntu host](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/installing-nvidia-smi-in-a-fedora-container-with-ubuntu-host/159310)
**Author:** [@mathstuf](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/mathstuf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/installing-nvidia-smi-in-a-fedora-container-with-ubuntu-host/159310 "2025-07-18T13:52:58Z")
Hi, I’m encountering issues installing nvidia-smi into a Fedora 42 container while it is running on an Ubuntu host. It works when I do it on my Fedora 42 host. I suspect it is the leaking of uname version information across the boundary that makes the akmod infrastructure fail to build. Is there so… --- ## [How to start VScode as user in toolbox](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/how-to-start-vscode-as-user-in-toolbox/156531)
**Author:** [@thephatlee](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/thephatlee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 11:17am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/how-to-start-vscode-as-user-in-toolbox/156531 "2025-06-29T11:17:44Z")
i have found the issue on my 1passowrd ssh and signing commits where it says it cant find agent.sock. Issue is when i open VScode and connect to toolbox container i am as root and swithing to user wont help. If i enter container from Konsole and then run SSH\_AUTH\_SOCK=~/.1password/agent.sock ssh-ad… --- ## [How to use podman/podman-compose for dockers in appwrite?](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/how-to-use-podman-podman-compose-for-dockers-in-appwrite/153838)
**Author:** [@vildnex](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/vildnex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/how-to-use-podman-podman-compose-for-dockers-in-appwrite/153838 "2025-05-18T17:25:26Z")
OS: Fedora Silverblue 42 Hello guys, I am trying to run appwrite via Docker using the following command in Fedora Silverblue. But I’ve tried first to use it with podman instead of docker podman run -it --rm \\ --volume /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock \\ --volume "$(pwd)"/appwrite:/… --- ## [Is fedora server only for professionals?](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/is-fedora-server-only-for-professionals/153382)
**Author:** [@dorfed](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/dorfed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/is-fedora-server-only-for-professionals/153382 "2025-05-14T09:18:22Z")
I run homeservers for years. Starting with OMV, checking proxmox and having ubuntu server for years. Now, with a new machine I found fedora server with native cockpit integration and btrfs support appealing. But I fight with the security complexity of it. Running a docker container with some drive … --- ## [Cannot create container as freeipa user with nfs mounted home](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/cannot-create-container-as-freeipa-user-with-nfs-mounted-home/150296)
**Author:** [@fujisan](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/fujisan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 6:50am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/cannot-create-container-as-freeipa-user-with-nfs-mounted-home/150296 "2025-05-05T06:50:57Z")
I installed recently Fedora Silverblue 42 on a desktop which is now a freeipa client. It has a home directory mounted through NFS. myserver:/home/nfs on /run/host/var/home/nfs type nfs4 (rw,relatime,vers=4.2,rsize=1048576,wsize=1048576,namlen=255,hard,proto=tcp,timeo=600,retrans=2,sec=sys,clientadd… --- ## [Why are OS images at quay.io so huge?](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/why-are-os-images-at-quay-io-so-huge/147785)
**Author:** [@piotr-dobrogost](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/piotr-dobrogost)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/why-are-os-images-at-quay-io-so-huge/147785 "2025-03-27T16:43:01Z")
fedora is 13.10 GiB and fedora-silverblue is 98.60 GiB. Why are they so huge? --- ## [A few newbie questions about Silverblue (and immutable systems in general)](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/a-few-newbie-questions-about-silverblue-and-immutable-systems-in-general/143119)
**Author:** [@blind-confused](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/blind-confused)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 12:37am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/a-few-newbie-questions-about-silverblue-and-immutable-systems-in-general/143119 "2025-01-29T00:37:58Z")
hi, I’m considering changing from Workstation to Silverblue, but I had a few newbie questions before I do that (I’ve never used an immutable system before). I’m sorry if my questions are really common (or just silly). Also I’m sorry that there are so many of them. I just rly don’t feel like reinstal… --- ## [Launching a devcontainers before signing in into KDE breaks KDE permanently](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/launching-a-devcontainers-before-signing-in-into-kde-breaks-kde-permanently/143855)
**Author:** [@manuelmorales](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/manuelmorales)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/launching-a-devcontainers-before-signing-in-into-kde-breaks-kde-permanently/143855 "2025-02-01T22:38:42Z")
Here is a weird one. How to reproduce: Boot Fedora 41 KDE spin. Wait until the sign in screen is shown. Do not sign in. From another computer: Launch Cursor/VScode and initiate a remote session with the Fedora 41 computer. Within Cursor, choose “Reopen in container” (this requires the folder to ha… --- ## [Nvidia with toolbx](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/nvidia-with-toolbx/134913)
**Author:** [@thephatlee](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/thephatlee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 8:13am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/nvidia-with-toolbx/134913 "2025-01-29T08:13:57Z")
Okey I saw this issue today when using toolbx fedora 41 with kde F41 where everything works as should, but not dGPU Nvidia… I was spending some minutes to figure out where is the issue and not sure is there already automated nvidia-container-toolkit on host where it actually enables host Nvidia dr… --- ## [No hardware acceleration with AMD GPU and Cinnamon within LXC container](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/no-hardware-acceleration-with-amd-gpu-and-cinnamon-within-lxc-container/140872)
**Author:** [@pycaw](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/pycaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/no-hardware-acceleration-with-amd-gpu-and-cinnamon-within-lxc-container/140872 "2024-12-31T12:24:35Z")
My host is headless and I want to run DE on a container and connect to it remotely. System: Operating System: Fedora Linux 40 (Container Image) Kernel: Linux 6.8.5-301.fc40.x86\_64 So it looks like that my gpu is forwarded nicely, with my user being part of the video and render group… --- ## [Toolbox updating container](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/toolbox-updating-container/139407)
**Author:** [@litemotiv](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/litemotiv)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/toolbox-updating-container/139407 "2024-12-12T12:59:34Z")
I am experimenting with Toolbox for development, and i found this thread about updating containers: The thread advises that containers should normally not be updated locally, but by updating the image. I was left with a few questions. As a test, i updated the image per the example in the thread.… --- ## [Unable to move podman containers to new location on CoreOS](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/unable-to-move-podman-containers-to-new-location-on-coreos/139304)
**Author:** [@coreoshlpplz](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/coreoshlpplz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/unable-to-move-podman-containers-to-new-location-on-coreos/139304 "2024-12-10T14:43:43Z")
Hello. I want to move both root and non-root containers running on podman on Fedora CoreOS to my high-endurance NVME drive mounted on /var/mnt/POOL-NVME instead of running on my root drive. I want to mount the containers into the directory /var/mnt/POOL-NVME/Podman/Storage. I adjusted the configura… --- ## [Sell me on Atomic, CoreOS, Flatpaks, and Containers](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/sell-me-on-atomic-coreos-flatpaks-and-containers/116851)
**Author:** [@Espionage724](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/Espionage724)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/sell-me-on-atomic-coreos-flatpaks-and-containers/116851 "2024-11-04T14:05:09Z")
I’m seeing hints Fedora is moving towards prioritizing those things, and I’ve been actively avoiding them because I find their concepts not necessary. I have my thoughts on the topics below, and I welcome all clarifications (a lot are assumptions)! Flatpaks feel like a bulky, entire system (like … --- ## [Node\_exporter with SELinux on CoreOS](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/node-exporter-with-selinux-on-coreos/134742)
**Author:** [@genebean](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/genebean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/node-exporter-with-selinux-on-coreos/134742 "2024-10-29T11:57:40Z")
Anyone have any tips on how to make a containerized Prometheus node\_exporter (run as a DaemonSet in k8s) to work well with CoreOS with SELinux enabled --- ## [Error when opening distrobox container](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/error-when-opening-distrobox-container/131961)
**Author:** [@gregallen](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/gregallen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 3:16am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/error-when-opening-distrobox-container/131961 "2024-10-08T03:16:56Z")
When opening a distrobox container from activities button terminal quickly opens then closes straight away. I can open the container through boxbuddy without an issue. I can open a container from a terminal with ‘distrobox enter’ I get an error message ‘/usr/bin/distrobox (Failed)’ I’m on Fedora… --- ## [Auto update toolbox containers](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/auto-update-toolbox-containers/130992)
**Author:** [@keesdejong](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/keesdejong)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 8:20am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/auto-update-toolbox-containers/130992 "2024-09-26T08:20:00Z")
This article below describes a similar approach as distrobox: However, I have tmux as my default shell. My ~/.bashrc includes the following to make sure tmux is only ran with an interactive shell. However, toolbox --container fedora-toolbox run sudo dnf upgrade --quiet --refresh --assumeyes is al… --- ## [1password failing to start on distrobox](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/1password-failing-to-start-on-distrobox/132034)
**Author:** [@thephatlee](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/thephatlee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/1password-failing-to-start-on-distrobox/132034 "2024-09-24T09:39:54Z")
i have distrobox setup where latest fedora image is toolbox-39 still and trying to start 1password from exported app i get this errors phatle@kinoite:/var/home/phatle$ distrobox enter Development 📦\[phatle@Development phatle\]$ 1password ERROR 2024-09-24T04:24:32.184+00:00 ThreadId(18) \[1P:op-setting… --- ## [Is possible to create templates for fedora toolbox, that when i create a container it already come installed with some packages (listed on the templates)?](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/is-possible-to-create-templates-for-fedora-toolbox-that-when-i-create-a-container-it-already-come-installed-with-some-packages-listed-on-the-templates/131506)
**Author:** [@crazymonkey](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/crazymonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/is-possible-to-create-templates-for-fedora-toolbox-that-when-i-create-a-container-it-already-come-installed-with-some-packages-listed-on-the-templates/131506 "2024-09-21T13:53:49Z")
Basic the title. Thanks in advance --- ## [Systemd-nspawn doesn't isolate the graphics card](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/systemd-nspawn-doesnt-isolate-the-graphics-card/130273)
**Author:** [@soconfused](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/soconfused)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 1:22pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/systemd-nspawn-doesnt-isolate-the-graphics-card/130273 "2024-09-01T13:22:08Z")
Something seems wrong with nspawn. I ran a pretty default nspawn container with firefox running inside a Xephyr window. Then I ran firefox on the host with Xephyr. I get different results. On the host I get the seemingly expected behavior - since Xephyr basically forces firefox to software render … --- ## [Anaconda installer in containers?](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/anaconda-installer-in-containers/129341)
**Author:** [@fraato](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/fraato)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/anaconda-installer-in-containers/129341 "2024-08-23T11:01:35Z")
I have been using the anaconda installer for years to generate VM images and installation tree s for a variety of purposes, but mostly to debug kickstart scripts and building pre-made tar files for the anaconda “image” option when kickstarting system as this speeds up the installation process signi… --- ## [Running host apps within toolbox environment possible? | SilverBlue | Toolbox VS Code](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/running-host-apps-within-toolbox-environment-possible-silverblue-toolbox-vs-code/124148)
**Author:** [@fooze666](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/fooze666)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/running-host-apps-within-toolbox-environment-possible-silverblue-toolbox-vs-code/124148 "2024-07-23T17:06:36Z")
I frequently need to set up different environments for programming projects. Mainly different versions of Java and some C++. What I generally do is create a toolbox container, install whatever Java version I need, the install VSCode and run everything from inside the container. What I would like t… --- ## [Building DEV environments for Python development | Aurora | Containers](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/building-dev-environments-for-python-development-aurora-containers/126171)
**Author:** [@blaise](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/blaise)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/building-dev-environments-for-python-development-aurora-containers/126171 "2024-07-18T17:15:55Z")
I have a similar, more specific question. I don’t have an answer yet. silverblue-team --- ## [Deduplicate Podman containers by sharing resources with the system?](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/deduplicate-podman-containers-by-sharing-resources-with-the-system/116336)
**Author:** [@boredsquirrel](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/u/boredsquirrel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/t/deduplicate-podman-containers-by-sharing-resources-with-the-system/116336 "2024-07-01T11:12:50Z")
On Atomic Desktops it seems the perfect way to install packages is to have a separate system running with the same libraries and system packages, just to add the packages there. I think this is pretty absurd. This model at least follows a normal dependency model, so you will not install the entire… [Next page](https://discussion.fedoraproject.org/tag/container/925.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=container)