What is the Docker Compose Basics skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized capability that enables Claude to provide accurate YAML configurations and command-line guidance for managing multi-container Docker applications.

Does it support scaling services?

Yes, the skill includes guidance on using Docker Compose commands to scale specific services within your application stack.

Can I use this for production environment configuration?

While it covers basics, it includes production-ready best practices such as resource limits, health checks, and environment variable management.

Does this skill help with service dependencies?

Yes, it provides patterns for using 'depends_on' to ensure services like databases start before the application layers that rely on them.

Docker Compose Basics

Name: Docker Compose Basics
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Despliegue y DevOps

Defines and orchestrates multi-container Docker applications using standardized YAML configurations and production-ready best practices.

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This skill empowers Claude to architect and manage complex multi-container environments by providing expert guidance on Docker Compose structure, essential CLI commands, and implementation patterns. It assists developers in configuring interconnected services, managing persistent volumes, and handling environment variables while incorporating advanced operational features like health checks and resource limits to ensure reliable, scalable application deployments.

Características Principales

Resource limit definitions for CPU and memory management
Environment variable configuration with default value support
Comprehensive guide for common Docker Compose CLI commands
39 GitHub stars
Standardized YAML structure for multi-service architectures
Automated health check implementation for service reliability

Casos de Uso

Orchestrating local development environments with web, API, and database layers
Configuring service dependencies and network links between containers
Implementing production-grade resource constraints and health monitoring

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Características Principales

Resource limit definitions for CPU and memory management
Environment variable configuration with default value support
Comprehensive guide for common Docker Compose CLI commands
39 GitHub stars
Standardized YAML structure for multi-service architectures
Automated health check implementation for service reliability

Casos de Uso

Orchestrating local development environments with web, API, and database layers
Configuring service dependencies and network links between containers
Implementing production-grade resource constraints and health monitoring