Environment

The Environment encompasses all software and compute resources configured for a Capsule. It is set up in the Environment Editor and stored in the /environment folder of the Capsule.

• The /environment folder is invisible during a Reproducible Run, but can be accessed via any of the Cloud Workstations.

Environment Editor

The Environment Editor allows you to configure and customize your Capsule's environment. Key functionalities include:

• Selecting Compute Resources: Define the number of CPU cores, memory, and specific instance type.

• Choosing a Starter Environment: Specify the foundational software in the Capsule.

• Adding Packages: Install supplementary packages through integrated Package Managers.

• Setting Environment Variables: Configure custom variables to be used during Capsule execution.

• Creating a Post Install Script: Use the postInstall to add packages requiring special installation steps.

• Attaching Secrets: Securely add sensitive credentials or tokens to your Capsule.

Steps on configuring the environment can be found in the Setting up the Environment guide.