# 1796 Setup Docker Containers Dbcd5a89

> Setup Docker Containers

- Skill: `tools-only/1796-setup-docker-containers-dbcd5a89` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tools-only/1796-setup-docker-containers-dbcd5a89`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/1796-setup-docker-containers-dbcd5a89/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/1796-setup-docker-containers-dbcd5a89

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# Setup Docker Containers

Setup comprehensive Docker containerization for development and production: **$ARGUMENTS**

## Current Project State

- Application type: @package.json or @requirements.txt (detect Node.js, Python, etc.)
- Existing Docker: @Dockerfile or @docker-compose.yml (if exists)
- Dependencies: !`find . -name "package-lock.json" -o -name "poetry.lock" -o -name "Pipfile.lock" | wc -l`
- Services needed: Database, cache, message queue detection from configs

## Task

Implement production-ready Docker containerization with optimized builds and development workflows:

**Environment Type**: Use $ARGUMENTS to specify development, production, microservices, or Docker Compose setup

**Containerization Strategy**:
1. **Dockerfile Creation** - Multi-stage builds, layer optimization, security best practices
2. **Development Workflow** - Hot reloading, volume mounts, debugging capabilities
3. **Production Optimization** - Image size reduction, security scanning, health checks
4. **Multi-Service Setup** - Docker Compose, service discovery, networking configuration
5. **CI/CD Integration** - Build automation, registry management, deployment pipelines
6. **Monitoring & Logs** - Container observability, log aggregation, resource monitoring

**Security Features**: Non-root users, minimal base images, vulnerability scanning, secrets management.

**Performance Optimization**: Layer caching, build contexts, multi-platform builds, and resource constraints.

**Output**: Complete Docker setup with optimized containers, development workflows, production deployment, and comprehensive documentation.