# Ops Docker Compose Orchestration > Managing multi-container applications and local development environments. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/ops-docker-compose-orchestration` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/ops-docker-compose-orchestration` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/ops-docker-compose-orchestration/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: DevOps & Infra - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/ops-docker-compose-orchestration --- # Docker Compose Orchestration Docker Compose allows you to define and run multi-container applications using a single YAML file. ## Configuration (docker-compose.yml) - **Services**: Define your app, database, cache, and reverse proxy. - **Environment**: Inject secrets and config via `.env` files. ## Local Development - **Bind Mounts**: Sync code between host and container for "live-reload" development. - **Profiles**: Start subsets of services (e.g., only the DB) with `--profile`. ## Best Practices - **Healthchecks**: Ensure dependent services (like the DB) are ready before the app starts. - **Named Volumes**: Use volumes for persistent data (PostgreSQL, Redis). --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/jcorpac) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.