docker

Enforce Dockerfile and Compose best practices for secure, efficient container builds.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: docker
Source: https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex/tree/main/docker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kittne/codex-skills-by-codex --skill docker-kittne

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Dockerfile and Compose configurations are easy to misconfigure, leading to insecure images, bloated runtimes, and unreliable deployments. This guide provides guardrails to enforce best practices throughout the container lifecycle.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dockerfile best practices: pin base images and digests, minimize layers, use multi-stage builds, keep build context lean with .dockerignore, and avoid secret leakage.
  • Docker Compose best practices: isolate networks, set resource limits, enable healthchecks, use Compose secrets, and pin images for reproducible deployments.
  • Tooling & automation: lint with Hadolint, scan images with Trivy or Docker Scout, validate configurations with docker compose config, and use BuildKit features for secure builds.

Quick Start

Apply these practices to your Dockerfiles and Compose files to start building secure, lean containers immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker

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

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How do I harden Dockerfiles and Compose configurations for production?

Secure Docker images by applying multi-stage builds to minimize runtime layers, managing secrets with Compose secrets or BuildKit, and avoiding secret leakage during the container build process.

What are Docker Compose best practices for isolating networks and reproducible builds?

Docker Compose best practices involve isolating networks, setting resource limits, enabling healthchecks, using Compose secrets, and pinning images to achieve reproducible deployments across development and production environments.

How do I use Hadolint and Trivy to lint and scan Docker images?

Lint Dockerfiles with Hadolint to enforce syntax standards, scan built images with Trivy or Docker Scout to detect vulnerabilities, and validate configurations using docker compose config before deployment.

Can I validate Docker Compose configurations and use BuildKit features for secure builds?

Validate Compose configurations with docker compose config to catch errors, and leverage BuildKit features to securely build images, manage secrets, and create reproducible container builds.

Why should I use minimal runtime images and pin base image digests in Dockerfiles?

Minimal runtime images reduce attack surfaces and bloat, while pinning base image digests ensures reproducible builds by preventing unexpected upstream changes from breaking your container build.