compose-setup

Generate docker-compose.yml files for multi-service deployments with healthchecks, volumes, and restart policies.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nixopus/agent --skill compose-setup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: compose-setup
Source: https://github.com/nixopus/agent/tree/main/skills/compose-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nixopus/agent --skill compose-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill generates docker-compose.yml files to orchestrate multi-service applications, reducing manual configuration and human error when apps require databases, caches, or message brokers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects required services from project signals (DATABASE_URL, MONGODB_URI, REDIS_URL, etc.) and produces a ready-to-run compose template.
  • Supports monorepos with multiple Dockerfiles and consistent service definitions across environments.
  • Provides a repeatable baseline for local, staging, and production deployments with healthchecks, volumes, and restart policies.

Quick Start

Provide a docker-compose.yml for a project that requires a database and a cache, and generate the full multi-service template.

Frequently Asked Questions about compose-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a docker-compose file for a multi-service app?

To generate a docker-compose file for a multi-service app, this Skill detects project signals like DATABASE_URL and REDIS_URL to produce a ready-to-run template with healthchecks, volumes, and restart policies.

How does docker-compose orchestration handle monorepos with multiple Dockerfiles?

Docker-compose orchestration for monorepos with multiple Dockerfiles is handled by generating consistent service definitions across environments, ensuring each service is correctly mapped and orchestrated.

Can I use this to set up databases, caches, and message brokers together?

Yes, you can set up databases, caches, and message brokers together by detecting connection strings like MONGODB_URI or RABBITMQ signals to automatically include them in the multi-service template.

What is the best way to configure docker-compose for staging and production?

The best way to configure docker-compose for staging and production is using a repeatable baseline template that enforces best-practice blocks like healthchecks, volumes, and restart policies.

Does the generated docker-compose template include healthchecks and restart policies?

Yes, the generated docker-compose template includes healthchecks and restart policies as standard best-practice blocks to ensure reliable multi-service deployments.

What signals are needed to detect required services for a docker-compose setup?

Required services for a docker-compose setup are detected from environment variables and connection strings like DATABASE_URL, REDIS_URL, or Kafka signals within the project.