docker

Manage Docker container lifecycles and service orchestration via compose operations.

Updated Jun 22, 2026
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Skill: docker
Source: https://github.com/alangeb/tau/tree/main/src/skills/docker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alangeb/tau --skill docker-alangeb

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the management of Docker containers and compose environments, removing the complexity of manual CLI commands for building, running, and monitoring services.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Lifecycle Management: Easily start, stop, and check the status of multi-container environments defined in docker-compose.yaml.
  • Observability: Quickly tail logs for specific services to debug issues in real-time.
  • Use Case: Use this skill to spin up a full SWE-bench testbed environment, verify container health, and inspect logs during a bug investigation.

Quick Start

Use the docker skill to start all containers defined in the current directory and display their status.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker

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

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How do I automate docker-compose lifecycle management for multi-container environments?

Automate docker-compose lifecycle management by executing shell-based container commands to start, stop, and monitor multi-container environments defined in a valid docker-compose.yaml file. This removes manual CLI complexity for service orchestration.

Do I need an active Docker daemon to run container orchestration commands?

Yes, an active Docker daemon environment is required to run container orchestration commands. You also need a valid docker-compose.yaml file in your current directory to define the services for automated compose operations.

What's the best way to monitor container health and aggregate logs for isolated testbeds?

The best way to monitor container health and aggregate logs for isolated testbeds is using automated compose operations that check container status and tail service logs in real time, facilitating debugging during development workflows.

How do I spin up a SWE-bench testbed environment to investigate bugs?

Spin up a SWE-bench testbed environment by using automated Docker operations to build images, start all containers, and verify their health. You can then inspect aggregated service logs to debug issues during your bug investigation.

Can I build Docker images and manage service orchestration without manual CLI commands?

Yes, you can build Docker images and manage service orchestration without manual CLI commands. This Skill executes shell-based container commands automatically based on your docker-compose.yaml, streamlining image building and multi-container orchestration.

Why does container orchestration fail when starting services defined in docker-compose.yaml?

Container orchestration fails if there is no valid docker-compose.yaml file or if the active Docker daemon environment is unavailable. Successful execution of shell-based container commands for building and running services requires both prerequisites.