diff --git a/custom_nodes/python/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json b/custom_nodes/python/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bda7473
--- /dev/null
+++ b/custom_nodes/python/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+// For format details, see https://aka.ms/devcontainer.json. For config options, see the
+// README at: https://github.com/devcontainers/templates/tree/main/src/docker-existing-dockerfile
+{
+	"name": "Existing Dockerfile",
+	"build": {
+		// Sets the run context to one level up instead of the .devcontainer folder.
+		"context": "..",
+		// Update the 'dockerFile' property if you aren't using the standard 'Dockerfile' filename.
+		"dockerfile": "../Dockerfile.devCont"
+	},
+	"customizations": {
+		"vscode": {
+			"extensions": [
+				"ms-vscode.makefile-tools",
+				"ms-python.python"
+			]
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Features to add to the dev container. More info: https://containers.dev/features.
+	// "features": {},
+
+	// Use 'forwardPorts' to make a list of ports inside the container available locally.
+	// "forwardPorts": [],
+
+	// Uncomment the next line to run commands after the container is created.
+	// "postCreateCommand": "cat /etc/os-release",
+
+	// Configure tool-specific properties.
+	// "customizations": {},
+
+	// Uncomment to connect as an existing user other than the container default. More info: https://aka.ms/dev-containers-non-root.
+	// "remoteUser": "devcontainer"
+}
diff --git a/custom_nodes/python/.devcontainer/readme.md b/custom_nodes/python/.devcontainer/readme.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..faaf79c
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+++ b/custom_nodes/python/.devcontainer/readme.md
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+# Py-punch Dev Container
+
+## Table of Contents
+- [Introduction](#introduction)
+- [Prerequisites](#prerequisites)
+- [Getting Started](#getting-started)
+
+## Introduction
+This repository contains the configuration for a development container that is pre-configured with the necessary tools and dependencies for working on the Py-punch project. Using a development container helps maintain a consistent and reproducible development environment for contributors.
+
+## Prerequisites
+Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:
+- [Docker](https://www.docker.com/get-started) installed on your system.
+- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) with the [Remote - Containers](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode-remote.remote-containers) extension.
+
+## Getting Started
+To get started with the development container, follow these steps:
+
+1. Once the extension is present, simply do "CTRL+shift+p".
+2. Enter "Dev Containers: Reopen in Container".
+3. Develop your specific nodes.
+4. Create your punchline that allows you to test the previously written code.
+5. Use command make run-dev
+
diff --git a/custom_nodes/python/Dockerfile.devCont b/custom_nodes/python/Dockerfile.devCont
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f06166f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/custom_nodes/python/Dockerfile.devCont
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+# Build
+FROM ghcr.io/punchplatform/punchline-python:8.1-dev
+USER root
+RUN  apt-get update &&  apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends make &&  apt-get -y install sudo &&  apt-get -y install git && apt-get -y install gettext-base && apt-get -y install zip
+#RUN useradd --create-home punch
+ARG VERSION
+ARG POETRY_USERNAME
+ARG POETRY_PASSWORD
+
diff --git a/custom_nodes/python/Makefile b/custom_nodes/python/Makefile
index 8347f3e..7a96e87 100644
--- a/custom_nodes/python/Makefile
+++ b/custom_nodes/python/Makefile
@@ -57,12 +57,21 @@ clean: ## Clean this repository
 
 .PHONY: run
 
-run: ## Test your artifact with java engine using docker
+run: ## Test your artifact with python engine using docker
 	docker run --rm -it \
 		-v $(OUTPUT_FILE):/usr/share/punch/$(DEPENDENCY_LOCATION) \
 		-v $(CURDIR)/test/punchline.yaml:/data/punchline.yaml \
 		$(PUNCHLINE_IMG) /data/punchline.yaml
 
+
+.PHONY: run-dev
+
+run-dev: build ## Test your artifact with python engine using docker
+	mkdir -p /usr/share/punch/extlib/
+	cp $(OUTPUT_FILE) /usr/share/punch/$(DEPENDENCY_LOCATION) 
+	cp $(CURDIR)/test/punchline.yaml /data/punchline.yaml 
+	bash /start.sh /workspaces/starters/custom_nodes/python/test/punchline.yaml
+
 .PHONY: upload
 
 upload: ## Upload artifact to artifact server