Docker Patterns
Helps with Docker, patterns as part of deploying and managing cloud infrastructure workflows.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add docker-patterns npx -- -y @trustedskills/docker-patterns
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"docker-patterns": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/docker-patterns"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The docker-patterns skill provides a collection of common Docker implementation strategies and best practices, helping users design efficient containerized applications. It includes guidance on structuring Dockerfiles, managing multi-container setups with Docker Compose, and optimizing image builds for performance and security.
When to use it
- When setting up a new project that requires containerization
- When refactoring an existing application into Docker-based microservices
- When looking to improve the efficiency or security of current Docker configurations
Key capabilities
- Best practices for writing Dockerfiles
- Templates for common Docker Compose configurations
- Strategies for optimizing image size and build times
- Security recommendations for container environments
Example prompts
- "Show me a Dockerfile template for a Python web application."
- "How can I set up a multi-container environment using Docker Compose?"
- "What are the best practices for securing Docker images?"
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure you have Docker installed and running before applying these patterns.
- Some advanced configurations may require familiarity with networking or volume management in Docker.
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