docker

Inspect Docker image metadata and package content via an external API.

1|Updated May 5, 2026

Search Tags:#Docker #external API #package content #image inspection #Linux distributions

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npx skills add https://github.com/ecosyste-ms/skills --skill docker-ecosyste-ms

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: docker
Source: https://github.com/ecosyste-ms/skills/tree/main/skills/docker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ecosyste-ms/skills --skill docker-ecosyste-ms

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Quickly understand what's inside Docker images, locate images with specific packages, and browse Linux distributions without pulling images.

Core Features & Use Cases

Docker Image Metadata: Retrieve metadata for any Docker image from Docker Hub.
Package Content Analysis: Discover what packages are included in Docker images and their versions.
Reverse Lookup: Find images that contain a particular package.
Linux Distributions: List and get details of Linux distros found in images.
Use Case: If you need to check which Docker images include the 'left-pad' package or identify which images contain 'openssl' on Debian systems, this Skill can help.

Quick Start

To find which Docker images contain the package 'left-pad', run: curl -s 'https://docker.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/usage/npm/lodash'

Frequently Asked Questions about docker

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I inspect Docker image metadata without pulling the image?▼

You can inspect Docker image metadata without pulling by querying an external API. This Skill retrieves Docker Hub image metadata and package content directly through HTTP requests and JSON data parsing.

Can I find which Docker images contain a specific package?▼

Yes, you can find which Docker images contain a specific package using reverse image lookup. It queries an external API to locate images that include packages like 'left-pad' or 'openssl' without needing to pull them.

What Linux distribution details can I get from a Docker image?▼

You can list and get details of Linux distributions found in Docker images. This Skill queries an external API to retrieve Linux distro metadata and package content without pulling the image.

Does inspecting Docker image package content require installing Docker locally?▼

No, inspecting Docker image package content does not require installing Docker locally. The Skill queries an external API using HTTP requests and parses JSON data to analyze package versions without pulling images.

How do I check what packages are included in a Docker Hub image?▼

To check what packages are included in a Docker Hub image, use package content analysis. This Skill queries an external API to discover included packages and their versions without pulling the image.

What is the best way to browse Linux distributions in Docker images without pulling?▼

The best way to browse Linux distributions in Docker images without pulling is via an external API lookup. This Skill retrieves distro details and package content through HTTP requests and JSON data parsing.