# lab-foundation | LabNow.ai | Knowledge Base | Instagit Making data science and AI accessible GitHub Stars: 39 Repository: https://github.com/labnow-ai/lab-foundation --- ## Articles ### [Setting Up Node.js Environments with pnpm or bun in LabNow AI Docker Images](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/setting-up-nodejs-environments-pnpm-bun-labnow-ai) Quickly set up Node.js environments with pnpm or bun in LabNow AI Docker images. LabNow AI simplifies your development workflow with modular shell helpers for dynamic installation. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [Using Maven, Gradle, and Bazel in LabNow AI Container Images](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/using-development-tools-maven-gradle-bazel-labnow-ai) Leverage Maven Gradle and Bazel in LabNow AI container images. Access these build tools immediately for streamlined CI/CD with automated setup scripts. Accelerate your development workflow. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [Adding Custom apt, pip, or conda Packages via Install Lists in LabNow AI](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/adding-custom-packages-via-install-lists-labnow-ai) Easily add custom apt, pip, or conda packages to LabNow AI containers by editing plain text install lists and committing changes for automatic rebuilds. Streamline your AI environment setup. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [Handling Architecture-Specific Builds (x86_64 vs ARM64) with LabNow AI](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/handling-architecture-specific-builds-labnow-ai) Learn how LabNow AI handles architecture specific builds for x86_64 and ARM64. It automatically detects your CPU, translates identifiers, and downloads correct binaries for seamless integration. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Contribute to the LabNow AI Container Image Project: A Complete Guide](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-contribute-to-labnow-ai-project) Learn how to contribute to the LabNow AI container image project. Fork the repository, modify files, and submit a pull request for CI builds to Quay.io and Docker Hub. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [Best Practices for Running LabNow AI Docker Images in Production Environments](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/running-labnow-ai-docker-images-in-production) Deploy LabNow AI Docker images in production with best practices: pin tags, use non-root users, and manage persistent data. Optimize your LabNow AI deployments today. - Tags: best-practices - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [Leveraging the GitHub Actions CI/CD Workflow for Building LabNow AI Images: A Complete Guide](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/leveraging-github-actions-ci-cd-workflow-labnow-ai-images) Master the GitHub Actions CI/CD workflow to automate LabNow AI image builds. This guide covers matrix jobs, profile-driven Dockerfiles, and registry publishing for efficient image management. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [Configuring JupyterLab or JupyterHub with LabNow AI Docker Images: A Complete Guide](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/configuring-jupyterlab-jupyterhub-labnow-ai-images) Quickly configure JupyterLab or JupyterHub with LabNow AI Docker images. Deploy powerful Python 3.12 environments in seconds using simple Docker commands. Get started today. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Use Pre-Installed Data Science Packages (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn) in LabNow AI](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-use-pre-installed-data-science-packages-labnow-ai) Easily use NumPy Pandas and scikit-learn in LabNow AI. Our images include these data science packages pre-installed with the datascience profile for immediate use. - Tags: getting-started - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [Optimizing Docker Image Size by Removing Unnecessary Packages in LabNow AI](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/optimizing-docker-image-size-labnow-ai) Shrink LabNow AI Docker images significantly by removing unneeded packages. Learn techniques like layered builds, Conda replacement, and APT cache cleaning to reduce size. - Tags: best-practices - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Customize the Base Ubuntu Version (e.g., noble, focal) in LabNow AI Builds](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-customize-base-ubuntu-version-labnow-ai) Easily customize the Ubuntu base image for LabNow AI builds. Override the BASE_IMG argument to use your preferred Ubuntu version like noble or focal for tailored Docker environments. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [LabNow AI Image Versioning and Tagging Strategy: A Complete Technical Guide](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/labnow-ai-image-versioning-tagging-strategy) Explore the LabNow AI image versioning and tagging strategy. Learn how Docker tags, GitHub Actions, and helper scripts ensure efficient image management in the lab-foundation repository. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Use PostgreSQL with pgvector and TimescaleDB Extensions in LabNow AI](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-use-postgresql-with-custom-extensions-labnow-ai) Leverage LabNow AI's PostgreSQL for vector similarity search and time-series analytics with pgvector and TimescaleDB extensions. Effortlessly integrate advanced data capabilities into your AI projects. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [Setting Up rJava and R-Java Integration in LabNow AI Docker Images](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/setting-up-rjava-r-java-integration-labnow-ai-images) Easily set up rJava and R-Java integration in LabNow AI Docker images. Learn how LabNow AI's Dockerfile ensures correct rJava compilation and loading for seamless R-Java interaction. Optimize your R-Java workflow today. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How ARG_PROFILE Build Arguments Work in LabNow AI Docker Images](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-do-arg-profile-build-arguments-function-labnow-ai) Discover how ARG_PROFILE build arguments in LabNow AI Docker images conditionally set runtimes and toolchains for lightweight, purpose-specific image composition. - Tags: internals - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Extend the Base LabNow AI Docker Images with Additional Development Tools](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-extend-base-labnow-ai-docker-images) Extend LabNow AI Docker images with custom dev tools. Learn how to easily add Node.js, Rust, Go, Java and more by inheriting from base images and using setup functions. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Use China Network Mirror Localization Features in LabNow AI Docker Builds](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-use-china-network-mirror-localization-labnow-ai) Learn to use China network mirror localization in LabNow AI Docker builds. Set PROFILE_LOCALIZE to speed up downloads and streamline your builds instantly. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [Understanding the Multi-Stage Docker Build Process in the LabNow AI Repository](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/understanding-multi-stage-docker-build-process-labnow-ai) Explore the four-stage multi-stage Docker build process within the LabNow AI repository. Learn how modular, GPU-aware containers are built for efficient data science workflows. - Tags: deep-dive - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Add Custom apt Packages or pip Packages to LabNow AI Base Docker Images](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-add-custom-apt-pip-packages-labnow-ai-base-images) Easily add custom apt or pip packages to LabNow AI Docker images. Learn how to edit .apt and .pip files to customize your AI environment and rebuild your image. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Configure Python Environments with Conda or Mamba in LabNow AI Docker Images](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-configure-conda-mamba-python-environments-labnow-ai-images) Configure Python environments in LabNow AI Docker images using Mamba, a fast Conda alternative. Gain complete control with optional system Python replacement for isolated environments. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Enable and Use GPU/CUDA Support with LabNow AI Images for Deep Learning](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-use-gpu-cuda-support-with-labnow-ai-images) Enable GPU CUDA support in LabNow AI images for deep learning. Install NVIDIA Container Toolkit and use the --gpus all flag for accelerated workloads. Boost your AI development now. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05 ### [How to Build Specific Docker Images with Custom Language Profiles Using LabNow AI](/labnow-ai/lab-foundation/how-to-build-docker-images-with-custom-language-profiles-labnow-ai) Build specific Docker images with custom language profiles using LabNow AI. Pass ARG_PROFILE_ build arguments to include only necessary runtimes and libraries, optimizing your environment. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-05