How do I install MATLAB updates, toolboxes, and add-ons in the MATLAB Docker container?

I want to install MATLAB update, additional toolboxes, and add-ons in the official MATLAB Docker container image. Is this possible, and how do I do it?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

You can install the latest MATLAB updates, additional toolboxes, and add-ons interactively in the official MATLAB Docker container image. Then, you can save the container for later use to avoid having to reinstall your changes. To do so please follow the steps on this page:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/cloudcenter/ug/install-updates-toolboxes-support-packages-and-add-ons-in-containers.html

If you prefer to pre-install toolboxes into the official MATLAB docker image, you can use the "Building on MATLAB Docker image" Dockerfile from our Dockerfile Reference Architecture page on GitHub:

https://github.com/mathworks-ref-arch/matlab-dockerfile/tree/main/alternates/building-on-matlab-docker-image

The above Dockerfile is based on the official MATLAB Docker base image, which is not to be confused with the "matlab-deps" base image.

"matlab-deps" is slightly smaller in size and it is only suitable for non-interactive or Terminal-only use-cases. For example, Continuous Integration and other batch-based use-cases usually prefer to use the leaner "matlab-deps" base image. For this reason, the Dockerfile that is currently featured on our main "Dockerfile Reference Architecture" GitHub page builds on "matlab-deps":

https://github.com/mathworks-ref-arch/matlab-dockerfile

If you require further assistance or have a request, contact MathWorks Support.