How does this skill help reduce Docker image sizes?

It implements multi-stage builds, selects minimal base images like Alpine or Distroless, and optimizes layer caching to remove build-time dependencies from the final production image.

Is this skill compatible with my existing Docker projects?

Yes, it is designed to automatically detect your existing Docker configuration and respect your project's conventions while recommending improvements based on current industry standards.

Can it help with container security?

Yes, it specializes in security hardening by configuring non-root users, managing secrets securely, and minimizing the attack surface of base images.

Does it support Docker Compose orchestration?

Absolutely. It provides production-ready Compose patterns including sophisticated health checks, service dependencies, network isolation, and resource limits.

Docker Expert

Name: Docker Expert
Author: claudiodearaujo

byclaudiodearaujo

Deployment & DevOps

Optimizes Docker containerization workflows through multi-stage builds, security hardening, and efficient orchestration patterns.

About

The Docker Expert skill transforms Claude into a specialized containerization architect capable of auditing and improving Dockerfiles, Compose files, and deployment strategies. It leverages deep knowledge of image layer optimization, non-root security practices, and multi-stage builds to significantly reduce image sizes and enhance production reliability. Whether you are troubleshooting complex networking issues or setting up a local development environment with hot reloading, this skill provides production-grade guidance and automated validation scripts to ensure your containerized applications are secure, performant, and industry-compliant.

Key Features

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Automated build and runtime validation for container integrity
Container security hardening including non-root user configuration and secrets management
Automated Dockerfile optimization and multi-stage build conversion
Image size reduction using Distroless and Alpine strategies
Advanced Docker Compose orchestration for multi-service environments

Use Cases

Implementing security best practices to pass container vulnerability scans
Setting up complex local development environments with service discovery and health checks
Refactoring bloated legacy Dockerfiles into high-performance multi-stage builds

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add claudiodearaujo/izacenter docker-expert

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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