How does the skill activate?

The skill auto-activates when Claude detects prompts related to 'docker container basics' or questions about containerization patterns and configurations.

Can it fix broken Docker builds?

Yes, it can use tools like Bash and Grep to inspect logs and configuration files to identify and suggest fixes for common container runtime and build errors.

Does it support Docker Compose?

While focused on container basics, the skill provides the foundational configurations and best practices necessary for multi-container orchestration and infrastructure fundamentals.

What is the Docker Container Basics skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized plugin that provides Claude with domain-specific knowledge to help you build, manage, and optimize Docker containers within your development environment.

Docker Container Basics

Name: Docker Container Basics
Author: jeremylongshore

byjeremylongshore

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines the creation and management of Docker containers using automated DevOps best practices and configuration patterns.

About

Docker Container Basics is a specialized Claude Code skill designed to assist developers with the foundational aspects of containerization. It offers automated guidance for building efficient Dockerfiles, managing container lifecycles, and implementing secure, production-ready configurations. Whether you are containerizing a legacy application or setting up a modern microservice, this skill ensures your environment follows industry standards for version control, infrastructure fundamentals, and basic CI/CD integration.

Key Features

Best-practice guidance for image layering and security
Automated Dockerfile generation and optimization
Validation of configurations against DevOps standards
983 GitHub stars
Step-by-step assistance for local-to-container migration
Interactive container lifecycle management and troubleshooting

Use Cases

Learning core DevOps principles through interactive coding
Optimizing image size and build times for CI/CD
Initial containerization of local development projects

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills docker-container-basics

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Download Skill

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