Docker Best Practices
Helps with Docker, best practices as part of deploying and managing cloud infrastructure workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add docker-best-practices npx -- -y @trustedskills/docker-best-practices
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"docker-best-practices": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/docker-best-practices"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill provides best practices for working with Docker, including optimizing container images, securing configurations, and managing containers efficiently. It covers topics like using multi-stage builds, minimizing image size, and ensuring secure defaults in Dockerfiles.
When to use it
- When creating new Docker images to ensure they follow security and efficiency standards.
- When troubleshooting performance or security issues with existing Docker setups.
- When preparing containerized applications for production deployment.
- When training developers on proper Docker usage within a team.
Key capabilities
- Guidance on multi-stage builds to reduce image size
- Recommendations for secure Dockerfile configurations
- Best practices for managing container lifecycles
- Tips for optimizing resource usage in containers
Example prompts
- "How can I reduce the size of my Docker image?"
- "What are the best practices for securing a Docker container?"
- "Can you review this Dockerfile and suggest improvements?"
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure your base images are up to date with security patches.
- Avoid using
RUNcommands that install unnecessary packages, as they increase image size and potential attack surfaces.
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