Does OtterStack handle environment variables securely?

Yes, it features a smart environment variable management system that includes interactive scanning of compose files, type detection, and validation for URLs, emails, and ports.

Can I deploy specific Git branches or tags?

Yes, OtterStack supports deploying any Git ref, including specific branches, tags, or commit hashes using the --ref flag.

What happens if a deployment's health check fails?

If a deployment fails health checks within the 5-minute timeout window, OtterStack prevents the traffic switch, ensuring the existing stable containers continue to serve users.

How does OtterStack achieve zero-downtime deployments?

OtterStack uses Traefik priority-based routing. It starts new containers at a higher priority, waits for health checks to pass, and only then switches traffic and shuts down the old containers.

OtterStack Deployment Guide

Name: OtterStack Deployment Guide
Author: jayteealao

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Despliegue y DevOps

Deploys and manages Docker Compose applications with zero-downtime using Git-driven orchestration and Traefik routing.

OtterStack is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to streamline the deployment lifecycle of Docker Compose applications on a single VPS. It automates Git-driven workflows using worktree isolation, ensures zero-downtime through Traefik priority routing, and simplifies environment variable management with smart type detection and auto-discovery. This skill provides developers with immediate access to command references, health validation patterns, and rollback strategies, making it an essential tool for managing self-hosted infrastructure with production-grade reliability.

Características Principales

01Git worktree isolation for clean, independent deployment directories

02Smart environment variable management with auto-discovery and type validation

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04Deployment history tracking and easy rollback capabilities

05Automated health check validation before traffic switching

06Zero-downtime deployments via Traefik priority-based routing

Casos de Uso

01Deploying Docker Compose applications to a production VPS without service interruption

02Automating Git-driven deployment workflows from feature branches or tags

03Configuring and validating complex environment variables for multi-service stacks

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add jayteealao/agent-skills otterstack-usage

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