app-sidecar

Manage auxiliary container services for FuseBase app backends and cron jobs.

6|Updated May 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fusebase-dev/fusebase-flow --skill app-sidecar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: app-sidecar
Source: https://github.com/fusebase-dev/fusebase-flow/tree/main/.agents/skills/app-sidecar
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fusebase-dev/fusebase-flow --skill app-sidecar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the manual overhead of orchestrating auxiliary container services for app backends, handling all configuration, networking, secret access, and deployment steps automatically so you can focus on building core app logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Sidecar Lifecycle Management: Add, remove, and list sidecar containers for both app backends and cron jobs via simple CLI commands.
  • Flexible Configuration: Set sidecar networking, environment variables, resource tiers, and granular secret access whitelists to match your service requirements.
  • Common Use Cases: Add a headless browser for web scraping and PDF generation, a Redis cache for performance, or an image processor for media optimization to your FuseBase app.

Quick Start

Use the app-sidecar skill to add a Redis cache sidecar to your web app backend using the redis:7-alpine image on port 6379 with a small resource tier.

Frequently Asked Questions about app-sidecar

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add a sidecar container to my app backend without manual orchestration?

You can add a sidecar container by using simple CLI commands to configure networking, environment variables, and resource tiers. This manages the integration of auxiliary services like caches or headless browsers with your app backend automatically, eliminating manual container orchestration.

What auxiliary services can I run as sidecars in Azure Container Apps?

You can run auxiliary services such as headless browsers for web scraping, Redis caches for performance, and image processors for media optimization. These sidecar containers integrate directly with your app backend or cron jobs while adhering to Azure Container Apps resource limits.

Can I isolate sidecar secrets and environment variables from my main backend?

Yes, sidecar secrets and environment variables are fully isolated from the backend and other sidecars. You can configure granular secret access whitelists to ensure containers only access the specific environment variables required for their service.

Does app-sidecar support configuring cron jobs with auxiliary containers?

Yes, sidecar containers can be added, removed, listed, and configured for both app backends and cron jobs. This includes full networking setup, resource tier assignment, and secret access whitelisting for scheduled tasks.

How do I debug sidecar container logs in my app backend?

You can debug sidecar containers using built-in debugging tools to access container logs. This helps troubleshoot auxiliary services running alongside your app backend without needing to manually interact with the underlying container orchestration platform.