# Containerd

> containerd

- Skill: `neuralblitz/containerd-2` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add neuralblitz/containerd-2`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/neuralblitz/containerd-2/raw
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- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: NeuralBlitz (https://skillmd.com/u/neuralblitz)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/neuralblitz/containerd-2

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# containerd

containerd is an industry-standard container runtime that manages the complete container lifecycle. It provides a lightweight, portable runtime for containers.

## Key Concepts

- Container lifecycle management
- Image pull and store
- gRPC API
- Runtime specs (OCI)
- CNI integration for networking

## Common Use Cases

- Container runtime in Kubernetes
- Embedded systems
- Edge computing
- High-performance container workloads
- Minimal container platforms

## Best Practices

- Configure proper cgroup drivers
- Use overlay storage driver
- Monitor containerd metrics
- Configure appropriate logging
- Secure containerd socket

## Resources

- Docs: containerd.io/docs
- Related Skills: docker, kubernetes, cri-o