AI agent skills for Docker and containers
Container skills are about the difference between an image that works and one that is small, cached, and reproducible: layer ordering, multi-stage builds, what belongs in .dockerignore. A good one will also catch the security defaults everyone forgets — running as root, secrets baked into layers, latest tags in production. Check whether it targets plain Docker or assumes an orchestrator, because the advice diverges early.
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diegosouzapw Bundle Docker K8SDocker and Kubernetes containerization best practices. Use when writing Dockerfiles, docker-compose files, or Kubernetes manifests. Triggers on mentions of Docker, container, Dockerfile, docker-compose, Kubernetes, k8s, pods, deployments, helm.
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leandrobenjaminl Skill Docker EngineerContaineriza aplicaciones con Docker: crea Dockerfiles multi-stage, docker-compose.yml, y manifiestos de Kubernetes, optimiza imágenes y depura contenedores.
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omer-metin Bundle Docker SpecialistContainer specialist for Docker, Docker Compose, image optimization, and container orchestration fundamentalsUse when "docker, dockerfile, container, docker-compose, image, containerize, docker build, multi-stage build, docker, containers, dockerfile, docker-compose, images, kubernetes, devops, containerization, microservices" mentioned.
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softspark Skill Docker DevopsDocker/K8s: Dockerfile, multi-stage, compose, manifests, Helm. Triggers: Docker, Dockerfile, container, Kubernetes, k8s, compose, Helm, pod.
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swestash Bundle ContainerizationWrite production-grade Dockerfiles, docker-compose, and Kubernetes manifests following security and reliability best practices. Triggers: Dockerfile, docker-compose, containerize, Docker image, Kubernetes, k8s manifest, container, pod, deployment yaml, multi-stage build, docker build, image size, container security.
- swestash Bundle Containerization 2
Write production-grade Dockerfiles, docker-compose, and Kubernetes manifests following security and reliability best practices. Triggers: Dockerfile, docker-compose, containerize, Docker image, Kubernetes, k8s manifest, container, pod, deployment yaml, multi-stage build, docker build, image size, container security.
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oyi77 Skill DockerGuides containerizing apps with Docker Compose, optimizing Dockerfiles, and deploying to Kubernetes, with a focus on turning these tasks into a paid service.
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findscripter Skill Docker Container Optimizer当需要优化 Dockerfile、编排 docker-compose、做多阶段构建或容器安全加固时使用；做镜像瘦身、构建缓存提速、多阶段拆分与 root/密钥/能力等安全审计并产出优化后的 Dockerfile、compose 文件与安全报告；不适用于 Kubernetes 编排、CI/CD 流水线搭建与应用层漏洞修复；触发词：Dockerfile 优化、optimize dockerfile、镜像瘦身 reduce image size、多阶段构建 multi-stage、docker-compose、构建慢 build slow、容器安全 container security
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comeonoliver Bundle Container OrchestrationDocker and Kubernetes patterns. Triggers on: Dockerfile, docker-compose, kubernetes, k8s, helm, pod, deployment, service, ingress, container, image.
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curiositech Bundle Docker ContainerizationWrite production-grade Dockerfiles, docker-compose configurations, multi-stage builds, and container optimization. Activate on "Dockerfile", "docker", "docker-compose", "container", "multi-stage build", "docker image", "container optimization", "docker security". NOT for Kubernetes orchestration, cloud-specific container services (ECS, Cloud Run), or CI/CD pipelines (use github-actions-pipeline-builder).
10 - curiositech Bundle Docker Containerization 2
Write production-grade Dockerfiles, docker-compose configurations, multi-stage builds, and container optimization. Activate on "Dockerfile", "docker", "docker-compose", "container", "multi-stage build", "docker image", "container optimization", "docker security". NOT for Kubernetes orchestration, cloud-specific container services (ECS, Cloud Run), or CI/CD pipelines (use github-actions-pipeline-builder).
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agent-packs Skill ContainerizationBuild, configure, and operate containerized workloads with Docker and Kubernetes. Use when creating Dockerfiles, writing Kubernetes manifests, or debugging container runtime issues.
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muxammadmamajonov Skill Docker KubernetesUse for Docker containerization, Compose for local dev, or Kubernetes deploys (k8s, EKS, GKE, AKS) — Dockerfiles, Helm charts, manifests, image CI/CD, CrashLoopBackOff/OOMKilled errors.
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chrismccoy Bundle Docker Compose ArchitectDocker Compose Architect
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tyler-r-kendrick Bundle DockerUse when writing Dockerfiles, Docker Compose files, or managing container images. Covers multi-stage builds, layer caching, Compose services, and image best practices. USE FOR: Dockerfiles, Docker Compose, multi-stage builds, container image optimization, local service orchestration DO NOT USE FOR: Kubernetes deployment (use kubernetes or helm), cloud provisioning (use terraform or pulumi), CI/CD pipelines (use dagger)
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rudironsoni Bundle Dotnet Container DeploymentDeploys .NET containers. Kubernetes probes, Docker Compose for local dev, CI/CD integration.
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matrixx0070 Bundle Docker ComposeScaffold docker-compose.yml files for common application stacks with volumes, networks, and health checks
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oimiragieo Bundle Docker ComposeDocker Compose container orchestration and management. Manage multi-container applications, services, networks, and volumes. Use for local development, testing, and orchestration of containerized applications.
0 - diegosouzapw Bundle Docker Compose
Docker Compose container orchestration and management. Manage multi-container applications, services, networks, and volumes. Use for local development, testing, and orchestration of containerized applications.
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edutrul Bundle Docker LocalCustom Docker Compose local development patterns. Use when working with Docker-based local environments, container configuration, or troubleshooting Docker setups.
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claude-dev-suite Bundle Docker ComposeDocker Compose for multi-container apps. Covers services, networks, and volumes. Use for local development environments. USE WHEN: user mentions "docker-compose", "docker-compose.yml", "multi-container", "service dependencies", "docker compose up", asks about "local dev environment", "microservices setup", "database + app setup", "docker networks", "docker volumes" DO NOT USE FOR: single container Dockerfiles - use `docker` skill instead, production orchestration - use `kubernetes` skill instead, CI/CD pipelines - use `github-actions` skill instead
28 - diegosouzapw Bundle Docker K8S 2
Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes patterns for containerization and orchestration
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majiayu000 Bundle Docker Compose OperationsOperations for local container stacks defined in docker-compose.yaml or docker-compose/ directory. Handles AI/ML services (Ollama, ComfyUI), standalone databases, and local observability stacks. Use for 'docker compose' commands, checking container logs, or restarting specific local services. For cluster Grafana/Prometheus (via kubectl or cluster/manifests/), use kubernetes-operations instead.
567 - diegosouzapw Bundle Dotnet Container Deployment
Deploys .NET containers. Kubernetes probes, Docker Compose for local dev, CI/CD integration.
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How to install a Docker and containers skill
- Compare the skills. Read the Docker and containers skills below — each page shows the full SKILL.md, its safety verdict, and the capabilities it declares.
- Install it. Run npx skillmds@latest add <owner>/<name>. The CLI writes the skill into every agent directory it detects, or use --agent to pin one.
- Use it. Restart your agent. It loads the skill on demand the next time you ask for something that matches — you do not have to name the skill.
What makes a good Docker and containers skill?
Container skills are about the difference between an image that works and one that is small, cached, and reproducible: layer ordering, multi-stage builds, what belongs in .dockerignore. A good one will also catch the security defaults everyone forgets — running as root, secrets baked into layers, latest tags in production. Check whether it targets plain Docker or assumes an orchestrator, because the advice diverges early.
Every skill listed here is a plain SKILL.md file in the format Anthropic documents for Agent Skills, read unchanged by Cursor, OpenAI Codex and 60+ agents. Each passes a safety review before it is publicly listed; the verdict and declared capabilities are on every skill's page.
Frequently asked questions
What is an agent skill for Docker and containers?
Container skills are about the difference between an image that works and one that is small, cached, and reproducible: layer ordering, multi-stage builds, what belongs in .dockerignore. A good one will also catch the security defaults everyone forgets — running as root, secrets baked into layers, latest tags in production. Check whether it targets plain Docker or assumes an orchestrator, because the advice diverges early.
Does a Docker skill work with Podman or other runtimes?
Usually yes for Dockerfile authoring, since the format is shared. Compose and orchestration advice is more runtime-specific — check the skill's description, which is where any assumption like that has to be stated.
Which agents can use these Docker and containers skills?
Any agent that reads SKILL.md files: Claude Code, Claude.ai, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Windsurf, OpenCode and 60+ others. The format is not vendor-specific, so the same file works everywhere — each agent just keeps its skills in a different directory, listed at /agents.
Are these Docker and containers skills free?
Yes. Searching, reading and installing skills on SkillMD is free and needs no account. Individual skills carry their own licence, shown on each skill's page.