# Docker Lifecycle

> Use this skill when the user asks to start, stop, restart, or check the status of the local Docker container infrastructure.

- Skill: `dor-rondel/docker-lifecycle` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add dor-rondel/docker-lifecycle`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/dor-rondel/docker-lifecycle/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: dor-rondel (https://skillmd.com/u/dor-rondel)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/dor-rondel/docker-lifecycle

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# Docker Infrastructure Lifecycle Management

This skill handles booting, tearing down, and inspecting the local development infrastructure stack containing Ollama and ChromaDB.

## 🏃‍♂️ Core Commands

### 1. Boot Environment

Spin up all services in detached background mode. This will automatically execute the entrypoint script to verify and pull required models:

```bash
docker-compose up -d
```

### 2. Shut Down Environment

Stop and remove all running containers in the stack without breaking persistent data volumes:

```bash
docker-compose down
```

### 3. Inspect Service Status

Check the logs or health status of active containers to ensure Ollama and ChromaDB are operational:

```bash
docker-compose ps
docker-compose logs -f
```