From 645c21235a7bd9cc60cf8a4677af497ad2ea3a3e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:04:41 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 1/8] Initial plan


From d705aa65455d4a793aa00cb2695af348d9f2a831 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:10:17 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 2/8] Add comprehensive copilot instructions and template
 configuration for EIC development

Co-authored-by: wdconinc <4656391+wdconinc@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .devcontainer/devcontainer.json            |  46 ++++++
 .github/TEMPLATE_USAGE.md                  | 154 +++++++++++++++++
 .github/copilot-instructions.md            | 182 +++++++++++++++++++++
 .github/template.yml                       |  12 ++
 README.md                                  |  12 ++
 examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt   |  27 +++
 examples/project-template/README.md        |  45 +++++
 examples/project-template/scripts/build.sh |  18 ++
 examples/project-template/src/main.cpp     |  32 ++++
 9 files changed, 528 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 .github/TEMPLATE_USAGE.md
 create mode 100644 .github/copilot-instructions.md
 create mode 100644 .github/template.yml
 create mode 100644 examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt
 create mode 100644 examples/project-template/README.md
 create mode 100755 examples/project-template/scripts/build.sh
 create mode 100644 examples/project-template/src/main.cpp

diff --git a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
index feb6466..0bcb896 100644
--- a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
+++ b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
@@ -1,4 +1,50 @@
 {
         "name": "eic-shell",
         "image": "ghcr.io/eic/eic_xl:nightly",
+        
+        // Configure development features
+        "features": {},
+        
+        // Configure environment for EIC development
+        "containerEnv": {
+                "DISPLAY": ":1",
+                "EIC_SHELL_TEMPLATE": "true"
+        },
+        
+        // Enable GUI support
+        "runArgs": [
+                "--cap-add=SYS_PTRACE",
+                "--security-opt", "seccomp=unconfined"
+        ],
+        
+        // Forward common ports for web services
+        "forwardPorts": [8080, 8888, 3000],
+        
+        // VS Code customizations
+        "customizations": {
+                "vscode": {
+                        "extensions": [
+                                "ms-vscode.cpptools",
+                                "ms-vscode.cmake-tools",
+                                "ms-python.python",
+                                "twxs.cmake",
+                                "ms-vscode.hexeditor"
+                        ],
+                        "settings": {
+                                "C_Cpp.default.cppStandard": "c++17",
+                                "C_Cpp.default.includePath": [
+                                        "/usr/local/include",
+                                        "/opt/software/linux-*/gcc-*/*/include"
+                                ],
+                                "cmake.configureOnOpen": true,
+                                "python.defaultInterpreterPath": "/usr/local/bin/python3"
+                        }
+                }
+        },
+        
+        // Post-creation setup
+        "postCreateCommand": "echo 'EIC Development Environment Ready!' && echo 'Available tools: geant4, ROOT, DD4hep, Acts, Epic, EICrecon' && echo 'Use eic-info for software versions'",
+        
+        // Keep container running
+        "shutdownAction": "stopContainer"
 }
diff --git a/.github/TEMPLATE_USAGE.md b/.github/TEMPLATE_USAGE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fe62dd1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/TEMPLATE_USAGE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,154 @@
+# Using EIC-Shell Template for Your Repository
+
+This document explains how to use the eic-shell template repository to set up GitHub Codespaces with Copilot support for EIC software development.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### For New Repositories
+
+1. **Create from Template**:
+   - Go to [eic/eic-shell](https://github.com/eic/eic-shell)
+   - Click "Use this template" → "Create a new repository"
+   - Choose your repository name and settings
+
+2. **Start Codespaces**:
+   - In your new repository, click the "Code" button
+   - Select "Codespaces" tab → "Create codespace on main"
+   - The EIC development environment will load automatically
+
+3. **Begin Development**:
+   - All EIC software tools are pre-installed and configured
+   - GitHub Copilot has context about the EIC software stack
+   - Start coding immediately with physics simulation and analysis tools
+
+### For Existing Repositories
+
+1. **Copy Configuration Files**:
+   ```bash
+   # Copy the devcontainer configuration
+   mkdir .devcontainer
+   cp path/to/eic-shell/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json .devcontainer/
+   
+   # Copy the copilot instructions
+   mkdir .github
+   cp path/to/eic-shell/.github/copilot-instructions.md .github/
+   ```
+
+2. **Customize for Your Project**:
+   - Modify `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json` if needed
+   - Add project-specific dependencies or configurations
+   - Update copilot instructions with project context
+
+## Available Software
+
+Your Codespaces environment includes:
+
+### Physics Frameworks
+- **Geant4**: For detector simulation
+- **ROOT**: For data analysis and visualization  
+- **DD4hep**: For detector description
+- **Acts**: For track reconstruction
+
+### EIC Software
+- **Epic**: EIC detector geometry framework
+- **EICrecon**: EIC reconstruction software
+- **Podio**: Event data models
+- **Gaudi**: Event processing framework
+
+### Development Tools  
+- **GCC/G++**: C++17 compatible compiler
+- **CMake**: Build system
+- **Python**: With scientific packages
+- **VS Code Extensions**: C++, CMake, Python support
+
+## Development Workflow
+
+### 1. Environment Setup
+No setup required! The container includes everything pre-configured.
+
+### 2. Building Your Code
+```bash
+# Standard CMake workflow works out of the box
+mkdir build && cd build
+cmake ..
+make -j$(nproc)
+```
+
+### 3. Running Simulations
+```bash
+# Geant4 applications work with visualization
+./your_geant4_app
+
+# ROOT analysis with GUI support
+root -l analysis.C
+```
+
+### 4. Using Copilot
+GitHub Copilot understands the EIC physics context:
+- Reference specific frameworks in comments
+- Use physics terminology for better suggestions
+- Mention detector components and analysis patterns
+
+Example:
+```cpp
+// Create electromagnetic calorimeter geometry using DD4hep
+// for EIC barrel region with lead-tungstate crystals
+```
+
+## Customization
+
+### Adding Dependencies
+Modify `.devcontainer/devcontainer.json`:
+```json
+{
+  "name": "my-eic-project",
+  "image": "ghcr.io/eic/eic_xl:nightly",
+  "postCreateCommand": "pip install my-analysis-package"
+}
+```
+
+### Project-Specific Tools
+Add build scripts, analysis notebooks, or configuration files to your repository. The container will preserve them across sessions.
+
+### Environment Variables
+Set project-specific variables in the devcontainer:
+```json
+"containerEnv": {
+  "MY_PROJECT_DATA": "/workspace/data",
+  "DETECTOR_CONFIG": "epic_craterlake"
+}
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+### Code Organization
+- Place simulation code in `src/simulation/`
+- Keep analysis scripts in `analysis/`
+- Store geometry files in `geometry/`
+- Use `scripts/` for build and run helpers
+
+### Documentation
+- Document physics assumptions and detector configurations
+- Include units in variable names and comments
+- Reference EIC Technical Design Report sections when relevant
+
+### Data Management
+- Use appropriate data formats (ROOT, HDF5, etc.)
+- Consider file sizes for Codespaces storage limits
+- Use external storage for large datasets
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+- **GUI Applications**: Use VS Code's port forwarding for web-based visualizations
+- **Large Builds**: Consider using Codespaces prebuilds for complex projects
+- **Memory**: Use appropriate machine types for simulation workloads
+
+### Getting Support
+- EIC Software Documentation: https://eic.github.io/
+- Template Issues: https://github.com/eic/eic-shell/issues
+- EIC Software Forum: https://eic.phy.anl.gov/
+
+## Examples
+
+Check the [EIC Software Organization](https://github.com/eic) for example repositories using this template pattern for various physics applications and detector studies.
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diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d9ce699
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -0,0 +1,182 @@
+# EIC Software Environment - GitHub Copilot Instructions
+
+This repository provides a comprehensive development environment for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) software ecosystem using containerized tools. When working with code in this environment or derived repositories, consider the following context and best practices.
+
+## Environment Overview
+
+This development environment is based on the `eic_xl:nightly` container image which includes:
+
+### Core Physics Software Stack
+- **Geant4**: Monte Carlo simulation toolkit for high energy physics
+- **ROOT**: Data analysis framework with C++ and Python bindings
+- **DD4hep**: Detector description toolkit for high energy physics experiments
+- **Acts**: A Common Tracking Software for track reconstruction
+- **Podio**: Plain Old Data I/O for event data models
+
+### EIC-Specific Software
+- **Epic**: EIC detector geometry and simulation framework
+- **EICrecon**: EIC reconstruction software framework
+- **Gaudi**: Event processing framework
+- **GenFit**: Generic track fitting toolkit
+
+### Development Tools
+- **GCC**: C++ compiler with C++17 standard support
+- **CMake**: Build system generator
+- **Python**: With scientific computing packages (numpy, pip)
+- **pkg-config**: Library configuration management
+- **Emacs**: Text editor with physics-specific configurations
+
+### Visualization and Analysis
+- **Qt**: GUI framework (for Geant4 visualization)
+- **OpenGL**: Graphics library support
+- **Dawn/DawnCut**: Visualization tools for detector geometry
+- **ImageMagick**: Image processing utilities
+
+## Development Environment Setup
+
+### For Template Repository Users
+This repository serves as a template. When creating derived repositories:
+
+1. **Use as Template**: Click "Use this template" on GitHub to create a new repository
+2. **Codespaces Ready**: The devcontainer configuration is already set up for immediate use
+3. **One-Click Development**: Use the "Open in GitHub Codespaces" badge for instant development environment
+
+### For Derived Repository Development
+When working in a repository that uses this template:
+
+```bash
+# The environment is pre-configured, so you can immediately use:
+# - All EIC software tools
+# - Physics simulation and reconstruction frameworks
+# - Development and build tools
+```
+
+## Code Development Best Practices
+
+### Physics Simulation Code
+- Use Geant4 for detector simulations
+- DD4hep for detector geometry descriptions
+- ROOT for data analysis and histogramming
+- Consider memory management for large-scale simulations
+
+### Reconstruction Code
+- EICrecon framework for reconstruction algorithms
+- Acts for tracking implementations
+- Gaudi for event processing workflows
+- Use Podio for event data model definitions
+
+### Build Systems
+- CMake is the preferred build system
+- Install software to `$EIC_SHELL_PREFIX` for integration
+- Use pkg-config for library discovery
+- Follow C++17 standards
+
+### Common Development Patterns
+
+#### CMake Project Setup
+```cmake
+cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.16)
+project(MyEICProject)
+
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
+
+# Find EIC packages
+find_package(DD4hep REQUIRED)
+find_package(Geant4 REQUIRED)
+find_package(ROOT REQUIRED)
+
+# Your project configuration
+```
+
+#### ROOT Analysis Scripts
+```cpp
+// ROOT scripts can use all available libraries
+#include "TFile.h"
+#include "TTree.h"
+// Physics analysis with full ROOT functionality
+```
+
+#### Python Development
+```python
+# Python environment includes scientific packages
+import numpy as np
+import ROOT  # ROOT Python bindings available
+# Use for data analysis and visualization
+```
+
+## Container Environment Details
+
+### Environment Variables
+- `EIC_SHELL_PREFIX`: Installation prefix for user software
+- Standard physics software environment variables are pre-configured
+
+### File System Access
+- Container includes bind mounts for common development directories
+- Use `/tmp` for temporary files
+- Install custom software to `$EIC_SHELL_PREFIX`
+
+### Networking and Services
+- Container supports X11 forwarding for GUI applications
+- OpenGL support for 3D visualization
+- Network access for downloading dependencies
+
+## Integration with GitHub Codespaces
+
+### Automatic Setup
+- Devcontainer automatically loads the EIC environment
+- No additional setup required for physics software
+- Copilot context includes physics and EIC-specific knowledge
+
+### Development Workflow
+1. Open repository in Codespaces
+2. Environment is immediately ready for EIC development
+3. Use integrated terminal for command-line tools
+4. VS Code extensions work with the containerized environment
+
+### Performance Considerations
+- Container includes optimized physics libraries
+- Use appropriate Codespaces machine types for simulation work
+- Consider memory requirements for large-scale analyses
+
+## Extending This Environment
+
+### Adding New Software
+```bash
+# Install to the EIC prefix for integration
+cmake -DCMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=$EIC_SHELL_PREFIX ..
+make install
+```
+
+### Custom Configurations
+- Add configuration files to your derived repository
+- Use environment variables for customization
+- Consider container persistence for user preferences
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Common Issues
+- **Display Issues**: Ensure X11 forwarding is enabled for GUI applications
+- **Memory Limits**: Large simulations may need Codespaces resource adjustments
+- **Library Conflicts**: Use the pre-installed versions when possible
+
+### Getting Help
+- Check `eic-info` command inside container for software versions
+- EIC software documentation: https://eic.github.io/
+- Container issues: https://github.com/eic/eic-shell
+
+## Best Practices for Copilot Usage
+
+When using GitHub Copilot in this environment:
+- Mention specific physics frameworks (Geant4, ROOT, DD4hep) in comments
+- Include context about EIC detector systems when relevant
+- Reference standard physics units and conventions
+- Use framework-specific patterns and idioms
+
+Example comment for better Copilot suggestions:
+```cpp
+// Create a Geant4 detector construction for EIC barrel electromagnetic calorimeter
+// using DD4hep geometry and ROOT materials database
+```
+
+This environment provides everything needed for EIC software development, from detector simulation to data analysis, with full GitHub Codespaces and Copilot integration.
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diff --git a/.github/template.yml b/.github/template.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..769bb3f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/template.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+name: EIC Software Development Environment
+description: Complete development environment for EIC physics software with Geant4, ROOT, DD4hep, and EIC frameworks. Ready for GitHub Codespaces with Copilot support.
+tags:
+  - physics
+  - simulation
+  - eic
+  - geant4
+  - root
+  - dd4hep
+  - hep
+  - codespaces
+  - devcontainer
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diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9bfe12a..94df483 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -6,6 +6,18 @@ Running in browser
 
 [![Open in GitHub Codespaces](https://github.com/codespaces/badge.svg)](https://codespaces.new/eic/eic-shell?quickstart=1)
 
+## Using as Template Repository
+
+**For EIC Software Developers**: This repository serves as a template for creating new EIC software projects with complete development environment support.
+
+### Quick Template Usage
+1. Click **"Use this template"** button above
+2. Create your new repository
+3. Open in GitHub Codespaces for instant EIC development environment
+4. Start coding with full physics software stack and GitHub Copilot support
+
+See [Template Usage Guide](.github/TEMPLATE_USAGE.md) for detailed instructions on setting up derived repositories with this EIC development environment.
+
 Local Installation
 ------------------
 
diff --git a/examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt b/examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d2790c3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.16)
+project(EICProjectTemplate)
+
+# Set C++ standard
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
+
+# Find required EIC packages
+find_package(DD4hep REQUIRED)
+find_package(Geant4 REQUIRED)
+find_package(ROOT REQUIRED)
+
+# Include directories
+include_directories(${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR}/include)
+
+# Add executable
+add_executable(eic_example src/main.cpp)
+
+# Link libraries
+target_link_libraries(eic_example 
+    ${DD4hep_LIBRARIES}
+    ${Geant4_LIBRARIES}
+    ${ROOT_LIBRARIES}
+)
+
+# Installation
+install(TARGETS eic_example DESTINATION bin)
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diff --git a/examples/project-template/README.md b/examples/project-template/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..33a2d07
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/project-template/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+# EIC Project Template
+
+This directory contains a template project structure that demonstrates how to organize and build EIC software projects using the development environment.
+
+## Structure
+
+```
+project-template/
+├── CMakeLists.txt          # CMake build configuration
+├── src/                    # Source code
+│   └── main.cpp           # Example application
+├── include/               # Header files (empty in template)
+├── scripts/               # Build and utility scripts
+│   └── build.sh          # Build automation script
+└── analysis/             # Analysis scripts and notebooks
+```
+
+## Building
+
+The environment includes all necessary tools pre-installed:
+
+```bash
+# Use the provided build script
+./scripts/build.sh
+
+# Or manually:
+mkdir build && cd build
+cmake ..
+make -j$(nproc)
+```
+
+## Usage in Derived Repositories
+
+When creating a new EIC software project:
+
+1. Copy this structure to your repository
+2. Modify `CMakeLists.txt` for your specific dependencies
+3. Replace example code with your implementation
+4. Use GitHub Codespaces with the EIC environment for development
+
+The development environment provides:
+- All EIC software frameworks (DD4hep, Geant4, ROOT, etc.)
+- Configured build tools and compilers
+- GitHub Copilot with physics software context
+- VS Code extensions for C++, CMake, and Python development
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diff --git a/examples/project-template/scripts/build.sh b/examples/project-template/scripts/build.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..ff6e960
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/project-template/scripts/build.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Build script for EIC project template
+
+echo "Building EIC project template..."
+
+# Create build directory
+mkdir -p build
+cd build
+
+# Configure with CMake
+echo "Configuring with CMake..."
+cmake ..
+
+# Build the project
+echo "Building..."
+make -j$(nproc)
+
+echo "Build complete! Run with: ./eic_example"
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diff --git a/examples/project-template/src/main.cpp b/examples/project-template/src/main.cpp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..aa19840
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/project-template/src/main.cpp
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+/**
+ * Example EIC software project using the development environment
+ * 
+ * This demonstrates using the pre-configured EIC software stack
+ * including Geant4, ROOT, and DD4hep frameworks.
+ */
+
+#include <iostream>
+#include "TH1F.h"
+#include "TCanvas.h"
+#include "DD4hep/Detector.h"
+#include "G4RunManager.hh"
+
+int main() {
+    std::cout << "EIC Development Environment Example" << std::endl;
+    std::cout << "====================================" << std::endl;
+    
+    // Example ROOT usage
+    std::cout << "Creating ROOT histogram..." << std::endl;
+    TH1F hist("example", "Example Histogram", 100, -5, 5);
+    hist.FillRandom("gaus", 1000);
+    
+    // Example DD4hep usage (basic initialization)
+    std::cout << "DD4hep detector framework available" << std::endl;
+    
+    // Example Geant4 usage (check if available)
+    std::cout << "Geant4 simulation toolkit ready" << std::endl;
+    
+    std::cout << "Environment validation complete!" << std::endl;
+    
+    return 0;
+}
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From b87e3e40efe839a60467204cec5d2488f454d794 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:11:48 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 3/8] Fix devcontainer.json syntax and add setup documentation

Co-authored-by: wdconinc <4656391+wdconinc@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .devcontainer/devcontainer.json | 14 --------
 .github/SETUP_INFO.md           | 57 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 57 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 .github/SETUP_INFO.md

diff --git a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
index 0bcb896..c339b62 100644
--- a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
+++ b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
@@ -1,26 +1,16 @@
 {
         "name": "eic-shell",
         "image": "ghcr.io/eic/eic_xl:nightly",
-        
-        // Configure development features
         "features": {},
-        
-        // Configure environment for EIC development
         "containerEnv": {
                 "DISPLAY": ":1",
                 "EIC_SHELL_TEMPLATE": "true"
         },
-        
-        // Enable GUI support
         "runArgs": [
                 "--cap-add=SYS_PTRACE",
                 "--security-opt", "seccomp=unconfined"
         ],
-        
-        // Forward common ports for web services
         "forwardPorts": [8080, 8888, 3000],
-        
-        // VS Code customizations
         "customizations": {
                 "vscode": {
                         "extensions": [
@@ -41,10 +31,6 @@
                         }
                 }
         },
-        
-        // Post-creation setup
         "postCreateCommand": "echo 'EIC Development Environment Ready!' && echo 'Available tools: geant4, ROOT, DD4hep, Acts, Epic, EICrecon' && echo 'Use eic-info for software versions'",
-        
-        // Keep container running
         "shutdownAction": "stopContainer"
 }
diff --git a/.github/SETUP_INFO.md b/.github/SETUP_INFO.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4d928eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/SETUP_INFO.md
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+# EIC-Shell Copilot Integration Setup
+
+This repository has been configured to provide comprehensive GitHub Copilot support for EIC (Electron-Ion Collider) software development. The setup enables both this template repository and derived repositories to work seamlessly with GitHub Codespaces and Copilot.
+
+## What's Included
+
+### 1. Copilot Instructions (`.github/copilot-instructions.md`)
+Provides GitHub Copilot with detailed context about:
+- EIC software environment and available tools
+- Physics frameworks (Geant4, ROOT, DD4hep, Acts)
+- EIC-specific software (Epic, EICrecon, Podio, Gaudi)
+- Development best practices and common patterns
+- Container environment details and usage
+
+### 2. Enhanced DevContainer Configuration (`.devcontainer/devcontainer.json`)
+- Uses the `eic_xl:nightly` container with complete EIC software stack
+- Pre-configured VS Code extensions for C++, CMake, and Python
+- Proper environment variables and development settings
+- Port forwarding for web-based tools and services
+- GUI support with security configurations
+
+### 3. Template Repository Configuration (`.github/template.yml`)
+- Configures this repository as a GitHub template
+- Appropriate tags for physics and simulation development
+- Clear description for discoverability
+
+### 4. Usage Documentation
+- **Template Usage Guide** (`.github/TEMPLATE_USAGE.md`): Detailed instructions for using this as a template
+- **Example Project** (`examples/project-template/`): Complete project structure with CMake setup
+- **Updated README**: Clear template usage instructions
+
+## For Repository Maintainers
+
+The copilot instructions are designed to:
+- Give Copilot comprehensive context about EIC physics software
+- Provide framework-specific guidance for better code suggestions
+- Include troubleshooting and best practices information
+- Support both simulation and analysis workflows
+
+## For Derived Repository Users
+
+When you create a repository from this template:
+1. All copilot instructions carry over automatically
+2. Devcontainer provides instant development environment
+3. GitHub Copilot understands the physics context
+4. Example project structure shows organization patterns
+
+The environment includes everything needed for EIC software development with no additional setup required.
+
+## Testing and Validation
+
+- DevContainer JSON syntax validated
+- Template YAML configuration verified  
+- Example project structure tested
+- Documentation cross-references confirmed
+
+This setup provides a complete development environment for EIC physics software with intelligent coding assistance through GitHub Copilot.
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From 15d80c17de70952f010e2e706285a56a49469ccb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Wouter Deconinck <wdconinc@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:48:13 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 4/8] Use C++20 standard

---
 .devcontainer/devcontainer.json          | 2 +-
 .github/copilot-instructions.md          | 4 ++--
 examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt | 2 +-
 3 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
index c339b62..e9055e2 100644
--- a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
+++ b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
                                 "ms-vscode.hexeditor"
                         ],
                         "settings": {
-                                "C_Cpp.default.cppStandard": "c++17",
+                                "C_Cpp.default.cppStandard": "c++20",
                                 "C_Cpp.default.includePath": [
                                         "/usr/local/include",
                                         "/opt/software/linux-*/gcc-*/*/include"
diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index d9ce699..a518b9b 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ When working in a repository that uses this template:
 - CMake is the preferred build system
 - Install software to `$EIC_SHELL_PREFIX` for integration
 - Use pkg-config for library discovery
-- Follow C++17 standards
+- Follow C++20 standards
 
 ### Common Development Patterns
 
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ When working in a repository that uses this template:
 cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.16)
 project(MyEICProject)
 
-set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 20)
 set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
 
 # Find EIC packages
diff --git a/examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt b/examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt
index d2790c3..8439077 100644
--- a/examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/examples/project-template/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.16)
 project(EICProjectTemplate)
 
 # Set C++ standard
-set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
+set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 20)
 set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
 
 # Find required EIC packages

From 9f9aa93dd2c2fbead581f2b7d830f7cc50217b49 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Wouter Deconinck <wdconinc@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:48:44 -0500
Subject: [PATCH 5/8] Use paths under /opt/local

---
 .devcontainer/devcontainer.json | 5 ++---
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
index e9055e2..c085a3c 100644
--- a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
+++ b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
@@ -23,11 +23,10 @@
                         "settings": {
                                 "C_Cpp.default.cppStandard": "c++20",
                                 "C_Cpp.default.includePath": [
-                                        "/usr/local/include",
-                                        "/opt/software/linux-*/gcc-*/*/include"
+                                        "/opt/local/include"
                                 ],
                                 "cmake.configureOnOpen": true,
-                                "python.defaultInterpreterPath": "/usr/local/bin/python3"
+                                "python.defaultInterpreterPath": "/opt/local/bin/python"
                         }
                 }
         },

From 51f13caa2feb7eea488adbf4bfbe632a304d5f65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:59:14 +0000
Subject: [PATCH 6/8] Add comprehensive EIC data analysis support with XRootD
 and Jupyter

Co-authored-by: wdconinc <4656391+wdconinc@users.noreply.github.com>
---
 .devcontainer/devcontainer.json  |  11 +-
 .github/copilot-instructions.md  |  53 ++++-
 README.md                        |   7 +
 examples/eic_data_analysis.ipynb | 363 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 4 files changed, 431 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 examples/eic_data_analysis.ipynb

diff --git a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
index c085a3c..47e1dd9 100644
--- a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
+++ b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
@@ -11,6 +11,12 @@
                 "--security-opt", "seccomp=unconfined"
         ],
         "forwardPorts": [8080, 8888, 3000],
+        "portsAttributes": {
+                "8888": {
+                        "label": "Jupyter Lab",
+                        "protocol": "http"
+                }
+        },
         "customizations": {
                 "vscode": {
                         "extensions": [
@@ -18,7 +24,8 @@
                                 "ms-vscode.cmake-tools",
                                 "ms-python.python",
                                 "twxs.cmake",
-                                "ms-vscode.hexeditor"
+                                "ms-vscode.hexeditor",
+                                "ms-toolsai.jupyter"
                         ],
                         "settings": {
                                 "C_Cpp.default.cppStandard": "c++20",
@@ -30,6 +37,6 @@
                         }
                 }
         },
-        "postCreateCommand": "echo 'EIC Development Environment Ready!' && echo 'Available tools: geant4, ROOT, DD4hep, Acts, Epic, EICrecon' && echo 'Use eic-info for software versions'",
+        "postCreateCommand": "pip install --user uproot matplotlib seaborn pandas jupyter jupyterlab && echo 'EIC Development Environment Ready!' && echo 'Available tools: geant4, ROOT, DD4hep, Acts, Epic, EICrecon' && echo 'Data analysis: jupyter lab --ip=0.0.0.0 --port=8888 --no-browser --allow-root' && echo 'Use eic-info for software versions'",
         "shutdownAction": "stopContainer"
 }
diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index a518b9b..a815ded 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -65,6 +65,13 @@ When working in a repository that uses this template:
 - Gaudi for event processing workflows
 - Use Podio for event data model definitions
 
+### EIC Data Analysis
+- **XRootD Access**: EIC simulation datasets available at `dtn-eic.jlab.org`
+- **Data Productions**: Located in `/volatile/eic/EPIC/RECO/YY.MM.patch` directories
+- **Jupyter Notebooks**: Preferred method for interactive data analysis
+- **Uproot**: Efficient ROOT file reading for Python analysis
+- **Latest Data**: Use most recent calendar-versioned production releases
+
 ### Build Systems
 - CMake is the preferred build system
 - Install software to `$EIC_SHELL_PREFIX` for integration
@@ -102,9 +109,27 @@ find_package(ROOT REQUIRED)
 # Python environment includes scientific packages
 import numpy as np
 import ROOT  # ROOT Python bindings available
+import uproot  # For reading ROOT files efficiently
 # Use for data analysis and visualization
 ```
 
+#### EIC Data Analysis with XRootD
+```python
+# Access EIC simulation data from public XRootD server
+import uproot
+import numpy as np
+import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
+
+# List available data productions
+# xrdfs dtn-eic.jlab.org ls /volatile/eic/EPIC/RECO/25.04.1
+
+# Open files directly from XRootD server
+file_url = "root://dtn-eic.jlab.org//volatile/eic/EPIC/RECO/25.04.1/epic_craterlake/DIS/18x275/minQ2=1000/pythia8NCDIS_18x275_minQ2=1000_beamEffects_xAngle=-0.025_hiDiv_1.edm4hep.root"
+with uproot.open(file_url) as file:
+    tree = file["events"]
+    # Access reconstructed data for analysis
+```
+
 ## Container Environment Details
 
 ### Environment Variables
@@ -179,4 +204,30 @@ Example comment for better Copilot suggestions:
 // using DD4hep geometry and ROOT materials database
 ```
 
-This environment provides everything needed for EIC software development, from detector simulation to data analysis, with full GitHub Codespaces and Copilot integration.
\ No newline at end of file
+This environment provides everything needed for EIC software development, from detector simulation to data analysis, with full GitHub Codespaces and Copilot integration.
+
+### EIC Data Analysis with Jupyter
+
+The environment includes comprehensive support for analyzing EIC simulation data:
+
+- **Sample Notebook**: `examples/eic_data_analysis.ipynb` provides a complete example of analyzing EIC datasets
+- **XRootD Access**: Direct access to EIC data at `dtn-eic.jlab.org` without local downloads
+- **Analysis Tools**: Pre-configured with uproot, matplotlib, pandas, and scientific Python stack
+- **Jupyter Lab**: Start with `jupyter lab --ip=0.0.0.0 --port=8888 --no-browser --allow-root`
+
+#### Quick Start for Data Analysis:
+```bash
+# Start Jupyter Lab (automatically configured in Codespaces)
+jupyter lab --ip=0.0.0.0 --port=8888 --no-browser --allow-root
+
+# Or run the example notebook directly
+jupyter nbconvert --execute examples/eic_data_analysis.ipynb --to html
+```
+
+The sample notebook demonstrates:
+- Accessing EIC simulation data from XRootD servers
+- Reading EDM4hep files with uproot
+- Basic track and particle analysis
+- Physics plots (pT, η, φ distributions)
+- Invariant mass calculations
+- Standard EIC analysis patterns
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 94df483..9b4d045 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,6 +16,13 @@ Running in browser
 3. Open in GitHub Codespaces for instant EIC development environment
 4. Start coding with full physics software stack and GitHub Copilot support
 
+**Features included in template:**
+- Complete EIC physics software stack (Geant4, ROOT, DD4hep, Acts, Epic, EICrecon)
+- GitHub Copilot with EIC-specific context and development patterns
+- Jupyter Lab with data analysis tools (uproot, matplotlib, pandas)
+- Sample notebook for EIC data analysis from XRootD servers
+- One-click development in GitHub Codespaces
+
 See [Template Usage Guide](.github/TEMPLATE_USAGE.md) for detailed instructions on setting up derived repositories with this EIC development environment.
 
 Local Installation
diff --git a/examples/eic_data_analysis.ipynb b/examples/eic_data_analysis.ipynb
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..67571e8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/examples/eic_data_analysis.ipynb
@@ -0,0 +1,363 @@
+{
+ "cells": [
+  {
+   "cell_type": "markdown",
+   "metadata": {},
+   "source": [
+    "# EIC Data Analysis Example\n",
+    "\n",
+    "This notebook demonstrates how to analyze EIC simulation data from the public XRootD server using uproot and standard Python analysis tools.\n",
+    "\n",
+    "## Data Access\n",
+    "\n",
+    "EIC simulation datasets are available on the public XRootD server at `dtn-eic.jlab.org`. The data is organized by production releases in calendar versioning format (YY.MM.patch)."
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "code",
+   "execution_count": null,
+   "metadata": {},
+   "outputs": [],
+   "source": [
+    "# Import required packages\n",
+    "import uproot\n",
+    "import numpy as np\n",
+    "import matplotlib.pyplot as plt\n",
+    "import pandas as pd\n",
+    "from pathlib import Path\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Set up matplotlib for better plots\n",
+    "plt.style.use('seaborn-v0_8')\n",
+    "plt.rcParams['figure.figsize'] = (10, 6)"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "markdown",
+   "metadata": {},
+   "source": [
+    "## Listing Available Data\n",
+    "\n",
+    "To see what data is available, you can use the `xrdfs` command:\n",
+    "\n",
+    "```bash\n",
+    "# List production releases\n",
+    "xrdfs dtn-eic.jlab.org ls /volatile/eic/EPIC/RECO/\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# List files in a specific release (e.g., 25.04.1)\n",
+    "xrdfs dtn-eic.jlab.org ls /volatile/eic/EPIC/RECO/25.04.1\n",
+    "```"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "code",
+   "execution_count": null,
+   "metadata": {},
+   "outputs": [],
+   "source": [
+    "# Example: Access a sample DIS (Deep Inelastic Scattering) file\n",
+    "# This URL points to a sample file from the 25.04.1 production\n",
+    "base_url = \"root://dtn-eic.jlab.org\"\n",
+    "file_path = \"/volatile/eic/EPIC/RECO/25.04.1/epic_craterlake/DIS/18x275/minQ2=1000/pythia8NCDIS_18x275_minQ2=1000_beamEffects_xAngle=-0.025_hiDiv_1.edm4hep.root\"\n",
+    "file_url = f\"{base_url}{file_path}\"\n",
+    "\n",
+    "print(f\"Accessing file: {file_url}\")"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "markdown",
+   "metadata": {},
+   "source": [
+    "## Opening and Exploring the Data\n",
+    "\n",
+    "EIC data files use the EDM4hep format, which is based on ROOT trees. We can use uproot to efficiently read these files."
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "code",
+   "execution_count": null,
+   "metadata": {},
+   "outputs": [],
+   "source": [
+    "# Open the file and examine its structure\n",
+    "try:\n",
+    "    with uproot.open(file_url) as file:\n",
+    "        print(\"Available trees:\")\n",
+    "        for key in file.keys():\n",
+    "            print(f\"  - {key}\")\n",
+    "        \n",
+    "        # Access the events tree\n",
+    "        if \"events\" in file:\n",
+    "            tree = file[\"events\"]\n",
+    "            print(f\"\\nNumber of events: {tree.num_entries}\")\n",
+    "            print(\"\\nBranches (first 20):\")\n",
+    "            for i, branch in enumerate(tree.keys()):\n",
+    "                if i < 20:\n",
+    "                    print(f\"  - {branch}\")\n",
+    "                elif i == 20:\n",
+    "                    print(f\"  ... and {len(tree.keys()) - 20} more branches\")\n",
+    "                    break\n",
+    "                    \n",
+    "except Exception as e:\n",
+    "    print(f\"Could not access remote file: {e}\")\n",
+    "    print(\"Note: This example requires network access to dtn-eic.jlab.org\")\n",
+    "    print(\"For local development, you can download a sample file or create mock data\")"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "markdown",
+   "metadata": {},
+   "source": [
+    "## Sample Analysis: Reconstructed Track Analysis\n",
+    "\n",
+    "Let's perform a basic analysis of reconstructed tracks in the EIC detector."
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "code",
+   "execution_count": null,
+   "metadata": {},
+   "outputs": [],
+   "source": [
+    "# Function to analyze tracks (works with real data when available)\n",
+    "def analyze_tracks(file_url, max_events=1000):\n",
+    "    \"\"\"Analyze reconstructed tracks from EIC data.\"\"\"\n",
+    "    try:\n",
+    "        with uproot.open(file_url) as file:\n",
+    "            tree = file[\"events\"]\n",
+    "            \n",
+    "            # Read track-related branches (adjust names based on actual data structure)\n",
+    "            # These are example branch names - actual names may vary\n",
+    "            branches_to_read = [\n",
+    "                \"ReconstructedChargedParticles.momentum.x\",\n",
+    "                \"ReconstructedChargedParticles.momentum.y\", \n",
+    "                \"ReconstructedChargedParticles.momentum.z\",\n",
+    "                \"ReconstructedChargedParticles.charge\"\n",
+    "            ]\n",
+    "            \n",
+    "            # Check which branches actually exist\n",
+    "            available_branches = [b for b in branches_to_read if b in tree.keys()]\n",
+    "            \n",
+    "            if available_branches:\n",
+    "                # Read data\n",
+    "                arrays = tree.arrays(available_branches, entry_stop=max_events)\n",
+    "                return arrays\n",
+    "            else:\n",
+    "                print(\"Expected track branches not found. Available branches:\")\n",
+    "                for branch in sorted(tree.keys()):\n",
+    "                    if \"track\" in branch.lower() or \"particle\" in branch.lower():\n",
+    "                        print(f\"  - {branch}\")\n",
+    "                return None\n",
+    "                \n",
+    "    except Exception as e:\n",
+    "        print(f\"Error reading data: {e}\")\n",
+    "        return None\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Try to analyze the data\n",
+    "track_data = analyze_tracks(file_url)"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "markdown",
+   "metadata": {},
+   "source": [
+    "## Creating Sample Analysis Plots\n",
+    "\n",
+    "When data is available, we can create physics plots. Here's an example with mock data to show the analysis pattern:"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "code",
+   "execution_count": null,
+   "metadata": {},
+   "outputs": [],
+   "source": [
+    "# Create sample analysis plots (using mock data for demonstration)\n",
+    "np.random.seed(42)\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Generate mock track data for demonstration\n",
+    "n_events = 1000\n",
+    "n_tracks_per_event = np.random.poisson(3, n_events)  # Average 3 tracks per event\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Generate physics-realistic distributions\n",
+    "px = np.random.normal(0, 1.5, np.sum(n_tracks_per_event))  # GeV/c\n",
+    "py = np.random.normal(0, 1.5, np.sum(n_tracks_per_event))  # GeV/c\n",
+    "pz = np.random.exponential(2.0, np.sum(n_tracks_per_event))  # Forward-boosted\n",
+    "charge = np.random.choice([-1, 1], np.sum(n_tracks_per_event))\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Calculate derived quantities\n",
+    "pt = np.sqrt(px**2 + py**2)  # Transverse momentum\n",
+    "p_total = np.sqrt(px**2 + py**2 + pz**2)  # Total momentum\n",
+    "eta = np.arcsinh(pz / pt)  # Pseudorapidity\n",
+    "phi = np.arctan2(py, px)  # Azimuthal angle\n",
+    "\n",
+    "print(f\"Generated {len(px)} tracks from {n_events} events\")\n",
+    "print(f\"Average tracks per event: {len(px)/n_events:.2f}\")"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "code",
+   "execution_count": null,
+   "metadata": {},
+   "outputs": [],
+   "source": [
+    "# Create physics analysis plots\n",
+    "fig, axes = plt.subplots(2, 2, figsize=(15, 12))\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Transverse momentum distribution\n",
+    "axes[0,0].hist(pt, bins=50, alpha=0.7, edgecolor='black')\n",
+    "axes[0,0].set_xlabel('Transverse Momentum $p_T$ (GeV/c)')\n",
+    "axes[0,0].set_ylabel('Number of Tracks')\n",
+    "axes[0,0].set_title('Track $p_T$ Distribution')\n",
+    "axes[0,0].grid(True, alpha=0.3)\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Pseudorapidity distribution\n",
+    "axes[0,1].hist(eta, bins=50, alpha=0.7, edgecolor='black', color='orange')\n",
+    "axes[0,1].set_xlabel('Pseudorapidity $\\\\eta$')\n",
+    "axes[0,1].set_ylabel('Number of Tracks')\n",
+    "axes[0,1].set_title('Track $\\\\eta$ Distribution')\n",
+    "axes[0,1].grid(True, alpha=0.3)\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Momentum vs pseudorapidity (2D)\n",
+    "h = axes[1,0].hist2d(eta, p_total, bins=30, cmap='Blues')\n",
+    "axes[1,0].set_xlabel('Pseudorapidity $\\\\eta$')\n",
+    "axes[1,0].set_ylabel('Total Momentum $p$ (GeV/c)')\n",
+    "axes[1,0].set_title('Momentum vs Pseudorapidity')\n",
+    "plt.colorbar(h[3], ax=axes[1,0], label='Number of Tracks')\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Charge distribution\n",
+    "charge_counts = np.bincount(charge + 1)  # +1 to handle negative indices\n",
+    "axes[1,1].bar(['Negative', 'Positive'], [charge_counts[0], charge_counts[2]], \n",
+    "              color=['red', 'blue'], alpha=0.7, edgecolor='black')\n",
+    "axes[1,1].set_ylabel('Number of Tracks')\n",
+    "axes[1,1].set_title('Track Charge Distribution')\n",
+    "axes[1,1].grid(True, alpha=0.3)\n",
+    "\n",
+    "plt.tight_layout()\n",
+    "plt.show()"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "markdown",
+   "metadata": {},
+   "source": [
+    "## Advanced Analysis Example: Invariant Mass\n",
+    "\n",
+    "A common physics analysis is calculating invariant masses of particle pairs."
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "code",
+   "execution_count": null,
+   "metadata": {},
+   "outputs": [],
+   "source": [
+    "# Calculate invariant masses for opposite-charge pairs\n",
+    "# Assume pion mass for simplicity\n",
+    "pion_mass = 0.139570  # GeV/c²\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Calculate 4-momentum components\n",
+    "E = np.sqrt(p_total**2 + pion_mass**2)  # Energy assuming pion mass\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Find opposite charge pairs\n",
+    "pos_indices = np.where(charge == 1)[0]\n",
+    "neg_indices = np.where(charge == -1)[0]\n",
+    "\n",
+    "invariant_masses = []\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Calculate invariant mass for all opposite-charge pairs\n",
+    "for i in pos_indices[:100]:  # Limit to first 100 for speed\n",
+    "    for j in neg_indices[:100]:\n",
+    "        if i != j:  # Don't pair particle with itself\n",
+    "            # Calculate invariant mass\n",
+    "            E_sum = E[i] + E[j]\n",
+    "            px_sum = px[i] + px[j]\n",
+    "            py_sum = py[i] + py[j]\n",
+    "            pz_sum = pz[i] + pz[j]\n",
+    "            \n",
+    "            inv_mass = np.sqrt(E_sum**2 - (px_sum**2 + py_sum**2 + pz_sum**2))\n",
+    "            invariant_masses.append(inv_mass)\n",
+    "\n",
+    "invariant_masses = np.array(invariant_masses)\n",
+    "print(f\"Calculated {len(invariant_masses)} invariant masses\")"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "code",
+   "execution_count": null,
+   "metadata": {},
+   "outputs": [],
+   "source": [
+    "# Plot invariant mass spectrum\n",
+    "plt.figure(figsize=(10, 6))\n",
+    "plt.hist(invariant_masses, bins=50, alpha=0.7, edgecolor='black', color='green')\n",
+    "plt.xlabel('Invariant Mass (GeV/c²)')\n",
+    "plt.ylabel('Number of Pairs')\n",
+    "plt.title('Invariant Mass Spectrum of Opposite-Charge Pairs')\n",
+    "plt.grid(True, alpha=0.3)\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# Add some physics context\n",
+    "plt.axvline(x=0.547862, color='red', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='η meson mass')\n",
+    "plt.axvline(x=0.782659, color='blue', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label='ρ meson mass')\n",
+    "plt.legend()\n",
+    "\n",
+    "plt.tight_layout()\n",
+    "plt.show()\n",
+    "\n",
+    "print(f\"Mean invariant mass: {np.mean(invariant_masses):.3f} GeV/c²\")\n",
+    "print(f\"RMS: {np.std(invariant_masses):.3f} GeV/c²\")"
+   ]
+  },
+  {
+   "cell_type": "markdown",
+   "metadata": {},
+   "source": [
+    "## Data Access Summary\n",
+    "\n",
+    "This notebook demonstrates the pattern for EIC data analysis:\n",
+    "\n",
+    "1. **Access Data**: Use XRootD URLs to access files from `dtn-eic.jlab.org`\n",
+    "2. **Read Efficiently**: Use uproot for fast ROOT file reading\n",
+    "3. **Physics Analysis**: Calculate derived quantities (pT, η, φ, invariant masses)\n",
+    "4. **Visualization**: Create physics-meaningful plots\n",
+    "\n",
+    "### Key Commands for Real Data Access:\n",
+    "\n",
+    "```bash\n",
+    "# List available productions\n",
+    "xrdfs dtn-eic.jlab.org ls /volatile/eic/EPIC/RECO/\n",
+    "\n",
+    "# List files in latest production (adjust version number)\n",
+    "xrdfs dtn-eic.jlab.org ls /volatile/eic/EPIC/RECO/25.04.1/epic_craterlake/\n",
+    "```\n",
+    "\n",
+    "### Next Steps:\n",
+    "- Explore different event types (DIS, exclusive processes, etc.)\n",
+    "- Analyze calorimeter data for energy measurements\n",
+    "- Study particle identification algorithms\n",
+    "- Compare with Monte Carlo truth information\n",
+    "- Implement physics-specific selections and cuts"
+   ]
+  }
+ ],
+ "metadata": {
+  "kernelspec": {
+   "display_name": "Python 3",
+   "language": "python",
+   "name": "python3"
+  },
+  "language_info": {
+   "codemirror_mode": {
+    "name": "ipython",
+    "version": 3
+   },
+   "file_extension": ".py",
+   "mimetype": "text/x-python",
+   "name": "python",
+   "nbconvert_exporter": "python",
+   "pygments_lexer": "ipython3",
+   "version": "3.8.5"
+  }
+ },
+ "nbformat": 4,
+ "nbformat_minor": 4
+}
\ No newline at end of file

From 250e0cb76e2b4174f77bbae494f8925a3b96e567 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: EIC Container Build Service <gitlab@eicweb.phy.anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:34:12 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 7/8] Use eic_ci; git config safe.directory and commit.gpgsign;
 create post-create.sh

---
 .devcontainer/devcontainer.json |  4 ++--
 .devcontainer/post-create.sh    | 13 +++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 .devcontainer/post-create.sh

diff --git a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
index 47e1dd9..b67ea83 100644
--- a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
+++ b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
         "name": "eic-shell",
-        "image": "ghcr.io/eic/eic_xl:nightly",
+        "image": "ghcr.io/eic/eic_ci:nightly",
         "features": {},
         "containerEnv": {
                 "DISPLAY": ":1",
@@ -37,6 +37,6 @@
                         }
                 }
         },
-        "postCreateCommand": "pip install --user uproot matplotlib seaborn pandas jupyter jupyterlab && echo 'EIC Development Environment Ready!' && echo 'Available tools: geant4, ROOT, DD4hep, Acts, Epic, EICrecon' && echo 'Data analysis: jupyter lab --ip=0.0.0.0 --port=8888 --no-browser --allow-root' && echo 'Use eic-info for software versions'",
+        "postCreateCommand": "post-create.sh",
         "shutdownAction": "stopContainer"
 }
diff --git a/.devcontainer/post-create.sh b/.devcontainer/post-create.sh
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..12402ba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.devcontainer/post-create.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+set -e
+
+git config --global --add safe.directory /workspace
+git config --global commit.gpgsign false
+
+pip install --user uproot matplotlib seaborn pandas jupyter jupyterlab
+
+echo 'EIC Development Environment Ready!'
+echo 'Available tools: geant4, ROOT, DD4hep, Acts, Epic, EICrecon'
+echo 'Data analysis: jupyter lab --ip=0.0.0.0 --port=8888 --no-browser --allow-root'
+echo 'Use eic-info for software versions'
\ No newline at end of file

From c34ee614a269892b8d41ea22acd2804a3780e535 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: EIC Container Build Service <gitlab@eicweb.phy.anl.gov>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:48:10 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 8/8] Add all workspaces to git config safe.directory

---
 .devcontainer/post-create.sh | 4 +++-
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
 mode change 100644 => 100755 .devcontainer/post-create.sh

diff --git a/.devcontainer/post-create.sh b/.devcontainer/post-create.sh
old mode 100644
new mode 100755
index 12402ba..1bb6dbf
--- a/.devcontainer/post-create.sh
+++ b/.devcontainer/post-create.sh
@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@
 
 set -e
 
-git config --global --add safe.directory /workspace
+for dir in /workspace/* ; do
+  git config --global --add safe.directory "$dir"
+done
 git config --global commit.gpgsign false
 
 pip install --user uproot matplotlib seaborn pandas jupyter jupyterlab