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Add comprehensive devcontainer prerequisites validation #18

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@gerchowl

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Improve devcontainer setup experience by adding comprehensive prerequisites validation and documentation.

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Setup Script Enhancement (setup-user-conf.sh)

  • Add 5-step validation process:
    1. GHCR authentication (Docker/Podman)
    2. SSH public key validation
    3. Allowed-signers file check
    4. Git configuration validation
    5. GitHub CLI authentication
  • Provide detailed setup instructions for each missing prerequisite
  • Differentiate between errors (required) and warnings (optional)
  • Show actionable commands to fix issues

README Documentation

  • Add prominent prerequisite validation tip in Requirements section
  • Create comprehensive "Host Machine Prerequisites" section covering:
    • GHCR authentication with token setup
    • Git configuration (with SSH/remote alternatives)
    • SSH key setup with specific naming requirements
    • Allowed-signers file setup
    • GitHub CLI authentication
  • Add "Quick Validation - Test All Logins" section
  • Update Quick Start with "Test All Logins and Prerequisites" step
  • Add clear instructions to run validation script before opening devcontainer

Benefits

  • Users can test all logins and authentication before opening devcontainer
  • Clear error messages with exact commands to fix issues
  • Prevents "login hell" by validating prerequisites upfront
  • Better UX for SSH/remote server scenarios

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