Problem
PipeStep currently requires Python, Docker Desktop, and a terminal running locally. This works well for developers who already have that setup, but it's a barrier for:
- Teams with restrictive IT policies that don't allow Docker Desktop
- Developers on lower-spec machines where Docker is slow
- Quick debugging sessions where spinning up Docker feels heavy
- Developers who just want to paste a YAML and debug in a browser — no install at all
Possible approaches
- Web-based UI — paste your workflow YAML into a browser, debug in a hosted container (zero local setup)
- Hosted service — we run the containers (simplest UX, requires infrastructure)
- Bring your own server — point PipeStep at a remote Docker host via
DOCKER_HOST (works today in theory, untested)
- GitHub Codespaces integration — run PipeStep inside a Codespace that already has Docker
Status
Exploring. Would love input from anyone who's tried running PipeStep in a remote Docker environment, or who wants a browser-based version with no local install.
If this would unblock you, please 👍 this issue or leave a comment describing your setup.
Problem
PipeStep currently requires Python, Docker Desktop, and a terminal running locally. This works well for developers who already have that setup, but it's a barrier for:
Possible approaches
DOCKER_HOST(works today in theory, untested)Status
Exploring. Would love input from anyone who's tried running PipeStep in a remote Docker environment, or who wants a browser-based version with no local install.
If this would unblock you, please 👍 this issue or leave a comment describing your setup.