docker-compose-control

Orchestrate up, down, restart, ps, and logs workflows for Docker Compose stacks.

6|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/open-hax/opencode-skills --skill docker-compose-control
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Skill: docker-compose-control
Source: https://github.com/open-hax/opencode-skills/tree/main/.opencode/skills/docker-compose-control
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/open-hax/opencode-skills --skill docker-compose-control

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing local Docker Compose stacks can be error-prone and tedious when coordinating multiple services across one or more compose files; this skill provides a unified workflow to start, stop, restart, inspect, and monitor stacks to ensure consistent environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Consolidated lifecycle management for multi-service stacks defined in docker-compose.yml or compose files, enabling up/down/restart/ps/logs across the entire stack.
  • Safe, predictable operations with guidance on where to execute commands and how to verify health of services.
  • Use Case: When developing a local microservice suite, start all services together, inspect statuses, tail logs, and rebuild specific services as a single cohesive workflow.

Quick Start

Use this skill to bring up a local stack defined by docker-compose.yml with a single, explicit instruction

Frequently Asked Questions about docker-compose-control

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

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How do I manage multiple services in a Docker Compose stack?

You can manage multiple services in a Docker Compose stack by orchestrating up, down, restart, ps, and logs workflows. This provides unified lifecycle management for multi-service deployments defined in your compose files.

What is the best way to restart and inspect local Docker Compose stacks?

The best way to restart and inspect local Docker Compose stacks is through a consolidated lifecycle management workflow. This enables safe operations across the entire stack, verifying service health with clear feedback at each step.

Do I need Docker Compose installed to orchestrate multi-service deployments?

Yes, you need Docker and Docker Compose installed in your host environment to orchestrate multi-service deployments. The workflow validates each step with health checks, requiring existing docker-compose.yml or compose files to function.

Can I tail logs and rebuild specific services in a local microservice suite?

Yes, you can tail logs and rebuild specific services in a local microservice suite. The orchestrator starts all services together, inspect statuses, and manages rebuilds as a single cohesive workflow.

Why does Docker Compose orchestration validate each step with health checks?

Docker Compose orchestration validates each step with health checks to ensure consistent environments and provide clear feedback. This makes managing local stacks predictable and safe across one or more compose files.

docker-compose-control: what stack management operations does it support?

Docker-compose-control supports up, down, restart, ps, and logs workflows for multi-service stack management. It coordinates local Docker Compose stacks defined in docker-compose.yml, ensuring unified lifecycle management.