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container-publish

Publish .NET 10 projects as OCI images without a Dockerfile.

640|145|Updated Feb 20, 2026
Search Tags:#containerization#dotnet#msbuild#publishcontainer#dockerless#multiarc
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/codewithmukesh/dotnet-claude-kit --skill container-publish
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: container-publish
Source: https://github.com/codewithmukesh/dotnet-claude-kit/tree/main/skills/container-publish
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/codewithmukesh/dotnet-claude-kit --skill container-publish

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Dockerfile-less containerization for .NET apps using the .NET 10 SDK publishing features. Build production-ready images directly from dotnet publish /t:PublishContainer, avoiding Dockerfile maintenance and enabling multi-arch support with chiseled images.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • No Dockerfile needed: publish directly from the project to produce OCI-compliant images with MSBuild properties.
  • Production-ready configurations: define container settings in the .csproj for consistent builds and deployments.
  • Multi-arch and registries: generate images for multiple architectures and publish to container registries with simple commands.
  • CI/CD friendly: ideal for automated pipelines that skip Dockerfile maintenance while producing lean images.

Quick Start

Publish your app with dotnet publish /t:PublishContainer to build a production container image without a Dockerfile.

Frequently Asked Questions about container-publish

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I containerize a .NET app without a Dockerfile?▼

You can containerize a .NET app without a Dockerfile by using the .NET 10 SDK PublishContainer feature. This builds an OCI-compliant image directly from your project via dotnet publish, using MSBuild properties for configuration instead of maintaining a Dockerfile.

Can I build multi-architecture container images using dotnet publish?▼

Yes, dotnet publish with the PublishContainer target supports multi-arch builds. It generates lean, reproducible OCI-compliant images across multiple architectures, making it suitable for standard web apps, microservices, and background workers.

How do I configure container settings for .NET projects without Docker?▼

Container settings are configured directly within your .csproj file using MSBuild properties. This production-ready approach ensures consistent builds and deployments while eliminating the need to maintain separate Dockerfile configurations.

Does the .NET PublishContainer target support pushing images to container registries?▼

Yes, the PublishContainer feature supports publishing built OCI-compliant images directly to container registries. This is achieved through simple dotnet publish commands, streamlining CI/CD automated pipelines by skipping Dockerfile maintenance.

What are chiseled base images and can I use them with .NET containerization?▼

Chiseled base images provide a lean foundation for containers, and the .NET 10 SDK PublishContainer feature supports their usage. This workflow produces minimal, reproducible images directly from your project without requiring a Dockerfile.

Why should I use MSBuild properties for .NET containerization instead of Docker?▼

Using MSBuild properties for .NET containerization avoids Dockerfile maintenance and enables reproducible builds. It allows you to define container settings in your .csproj for consistent deployments and CI/CD-friendly multi-arch image generation.

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