docker-devops

Automate Docker Compose deployment workflows for multi-service applications.

Updated Nov 15, 2025
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Skill: docker-devops
Source: https://github.com/CowboyLogic/ai-dev/tree/main/docs/tools/opencode/emulating-claude/skills/docker-devops
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CowboyLogic/ai-dev --skill docker-devops-cowboylogic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires docker, docker-compose, dotnet, gcloud, pg_isready, redis-cli.

What problem does it solve?

Streamline multi-service containerization and DevOps workflows for complex applications by providing unified guidance on orchestration, environment setup, CI/CD, and production deployment optimization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrate multi-service stacks with Docker Compose (db, cache, api, webapp, and mobile) for consistent local development and testing.
  • Optimize container builds with multi-stage Dockerfiles for .NET API and React webapp to reduce image sizes and improve startup times.
  • Dev environment & CI/CD guidance including development containers, VS Code integration, and automated deployment pipelines.
  • Production readiness patterns covering health checks, secrets management, monitoring hooks, and scalable deployment setups.

Quick Start

Start by running docker-compose up -d --build to bring up the multi-service stack and verify the API, webapp, PostgreSQL, and Redis containers reach healthy status.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker-devops

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

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How do I orchestrate a multi-service Docker Compose stack with PostgreSQL, Redis, and .NET?

You orchestrate a multi-service Docker Compose stack by defining services for PostgreSQL, Redis, .NET API, and a React webapp. Use health checks to verify containers reach healthy status, ensuring reliable builds and runtime observability for local development.

What is the best way to optimize Docker builds for a .NET and React application?

Optimize Docker builds for .NET and React applications using multi-stage Dockerfiles. This approach reduces final image sizes and improves startup times by separating the build environment from the production runtime environment.

Do I need Docker and Docker Compose to set up a local development stack?

Yes, you need Docker and Docker Compose to set up local development stacks. These tools orchestrate multi-service applications, allowing you to run database, cache, API, and webapp containers simultaneously with consistent environments.

How do I ensure production readiness when deploying containers with Docker Compose?

Ensure production readiness for Docker Compose deployments by implementing health checks, secrets management, and monitoring hooks. These patterns ensure reliable builds, scalable deployment setups, and runtime observability for multi-service applications.

Can I use Docker Compose for CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments?

Yes, you can use Docker Compose for CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. It provides guidance for development containers, VS Code integration, and automated deployment workflows for multi-service applications.

Why are my multi-service containers not reaching a healthy status after running docker-compose up?

Multi-service containers may not reach healthy status if health checks are misconfigured or dependencies are not ready. Ensure pg_isready and redis-cli are implemented correctly in your Docker Compose setup to verify PostgreSQL and Redis availability.