Docker Development
Skill Verified ActiveDocker and container development agent skill and plugin for Dockerfile optimization, docker-compose orchestration, multi-stage builds, and container security hardening. Use when: user wants to optimize a Dockerfile, create or improve docker-compose configurations, implement multi-stage builds, audit container security, reduce image size, or follow container best practices. Covers build performance, layer caching, secret management, and production-ready container patterns.
To help users build smaller, faster, and more secure Docker containers by providing automated analysis and actionable guidance for Dockerfiles and docker-compose configurations.
Features
- Dockerfile optimization analysis
- Docker compose configuration generation and validation
- Container security hardening audits
- Multi-stage build pattern examples
- Best practice checklists for base image selection and layer optimization
Use Cases
- Optimizing a Dockerfile for size and build speed.
- Creating or improving docker-compose configurations with best practices.
- Auditing Dockerfiles or running containers for security vulnerabilities.
- Implementing multi-stage builds for production-ready images.
Non-Goals
- Providing a Docker tutorial or introductory content.
- Building or managing Docker infrastructure beyond configuration analysis.
- Directly executing Docker commands or managing container lifecycles.
Workflow
- Analyze Dockerfile or docker-compose.yml for current state.
- Apply optimization checklist or best practice rules.
- Generate optimized Dockerfile, improved compose file, or security report.
- Validate generated configurations using provided tooling.
Practices
- Dockerfile optimization
- Docker compose best practices
- Container security hardening
- Multi-stage build patterns
Prerequisites
- Python 3 installed locally for script execution
- Docker installed locally for applying generated configurations
Installation
First, add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add alirezarezvani/claude-skills/plugin install docker-development@claude-code-skillsQuality Score
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