Syntax highlighting for Dockerfile in Sublime Text?

Question

Is it possible to get syntax highlighting for a Dockerfile in Sublime Text?

Answer 1

Of course you can, by installing this package from Package Control:

• Dockerfile Syntax Highlighting, https://packagecontrol.io/packages/Dockerfile%20Syntax%20Highlighting

Answer 2

for mac

Press cmd(⌘)-shift-p and type "add repo".
Then paste in the GitHub address for this package:

https://github.com/jaytaylor/Dockerfile.sublime-syntax

Press cmd(⌘)-shift-p and type "install".
Enter "Dockerfile.sublime-syntax" and press enter.

for windows

the same just replace cmd(⌘) with Ctrl
Now you're all set! Enjoy!

Answer 3

4 Steps

1. Press command + shift + p to open the 'Command Palette'.

2. Search: package control: install package (you may have to install it first if you haven't yet)

3. Then search: dockerfile syntax highlighting

4. Close and re-open your Dockferfile, it will be syntax highlighted.