No way to delete Sandbox instance

[deboer-tim]

If I successfully create a Sandbox instance, the Delete button is disabled. To delete I need to wait for the status not to be running (e.g. wait until tomorrow?).

It should be possible to stop/delete the instance whenever I am done using it.

[dgolovin]

@deboer-tim I agree, but the provider API controls lifecycle commands (delete is lifecycle command) based on connection status. Delete is enabled only when connections is stopped or unknown.

[deboer-tim]

Ok, so maybe we need an API update to distinguish between local instances (that can be started/stopped and deleted) vs remote ones where you can just drop the connection (delete the context)?

[dgolovin]

That is an option.

In general Delete should probably be always enabled, and podman-desktop should execute Stop command for connection/image/extension if running before executing Delete command.

Another one would be:

1. Do not restrict provider to specific set of commands
2. Let provider configure commands that would be shown for connections
3. Let UI render buttons based on commands state (controlled by provider)

This way for example I would be able to provide custom commands for Developer Sandbox Connection, like 'Refresh authentication token' when sandbox cluster is running but token is expired.