What is Colima used for?

Colima provides container runtimes like Docker and Containerd on macOS using a Linux VM, serving as a lightweight alternative to Docker Desktop.

How does this skill help with Docker connection errors?

The skill provides diagnostic steps to check VM status, verify the active Docker context, and ensure the socket path is correctly configured.

Does this skill support resource scaling?

Absolutely. It provides patterns for restarting Colima with specific CPU and memory allocations to suit your current workload.

Can I use this to manage multiple Docker environments?

Yes, it includes specific commands and logic for creating, listing, and switching between different Colima profiles and Docker contexts.

Colima Container Management

Name: Colima Container Management
Author: technicalpickles

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배포 및 DevOps

Manages Colima container runtimes on macOS to streamline Docker workflows, profile switching, and environment troubleshooting.

소개

This skill empowers Claude to manage the Colima lifecycle on macOS, providing a seamless interface for starting, stopping, and configuring container runtimes like Docker and Containerd. It specializes in handling multiple Docker profiles and contexts, resolving 'Cannot connect to Docker daemon' errors, and optimizing VM resources such as CPU and memory for local development. It is an essential tool for macOS developers who require a lightweight, command-line-driven alternative to Docker Desktop with robust troubleshooting capabilities.

주요 기능

Support for SSH agent forwarding during container builds
Automated troubleshooting for Docker daemon connection and socket path issues
Dynamic VM resource configuration for CPU, memory, and disk optimization
0 GitHub stars
Advanced Docker profile handling and context switching for multiple environments
Lifecycle management including start, stop, and status monitoring for Colima VMs

사용 사례

Scaling VM resources to handle high-performance containerized builds
Resolving Docker daemon connection failures on macOS environments
Switching between isolated Docker profiles for different projects or clients

소개

주요 기능

Support for SSH agent forwarding during container builds
Automated troubleshooting for Docker daemon connection and socket path issues
Dynamic VM resource configuration for CPU, memory, and disk optimization
0 GitHub stars
Advanced Docker profile handling and context switching for multiple environments
Lifecycle management including start, stop, and status monitoring for Colima VMs

사용 사례

Scaling VM resources to handle high-performance containerized builds
Resolving Docker daemon connection failures on macOS environments
Switching between isolated Docker profiles for different projects or clients