docker-log-debugger

Inspect Docker Compose logs for errors with contextual filtering.

6|1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pwv-vc/agentcribs-community --skill docker-log-debugger-pwv-vc
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Skill: docker-log-debugger
Source: https://github.com/pwv-vc/agentcribs-community/tree/main/resources/tearsheets/arsenal/dot-claude/skills/docker-log-debugger
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pwv-vc/agentcribs-community --skill docker-log-debugger-pwv-vc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Find and debug errors by examining Docker Compose logs. Use proactively when tests fail or services misbehave. PRIMARY - docker compose logs --since 15m | grep -iE -B 10 -A 10 "error|fail|exception"

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Proactive log inspection: tail and search for error patterns across api, worker, datastore, and redis services
  • Quick triage: identify error contexts with 10-line context before/after matches
  • Troubleshooting commonly failing components: docker compose ps, restart, and targeted log views

Quick Start

Run the primary command to view recent logs and search for error patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker-log-debugger

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

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How do I debug Docker Compose errors when my tests fail or services misbehave?

Debug Docker Compose errors by running `docker compose logs --since 15m` and filtering for error patterns with surrounding context. This proactively surfaces exceptions, timeouts, and connectivity issues across api, worker, datastore, and redis services.

What is the best way to trace exceptions and timeouts in Docker logs?

Trace exceptions and timeouts in Docker logs by using `grep -iE -B 10 -A 10 "error|fail|exception"` against recent docker compose logs. This deterministic log inspection surfaces failures with 10 lines of context before and after matches.

Can I inspect Docker logs for specific services like redis or datastore?

Yes, you can inspect Docker logs for specific services like redis or datastore. The Skill targets commonly failing components by using `docker compose ps`, targeted log views, and restart commands to triage misbehaving services.

How does filtering recent Docker Compose log activity help with troubleshooting?

Filtering recent Docker Compose log activity helps troubleshooting by narrowing the scope to the last 15 minutes using `--since 15m`. This contextual filtering surfaces recent failures and connectivity issues without overwhelming you with full log history.

Why does my Docker service fail with connectivity issues across api and worker components?

Docker service connectivity issues across api and worker components are identified by analyzing Docker Compose logs for recent activity and failures. The Skill traces exceptions, timeouts, and connectivity problems by searching log patterns with surrounding context.

Do I need Docker Compose installed to search for error patterns in service logs?

Yes, Docker Compose is required to search for error patterns in service logs. The Skill relies on `docker compose logs` with `--since` parameters and grep search patterns to perform deterministic log inspection across your running services.