docker

Containerize .NET 10 applications with multi-stage Dockerfiles and health checks.

1|Updated Mar 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Maj3D10/Training-Platform --skill docker-maj3d10
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: docker
Source: https://github.com/Maj3D10/Training-Platform/tree/main/.agent/skills/docker
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Maj3D10/Training-Platform --skill docker-maj3d10

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Docker skills help you package .NET 10 applications into reliable, smaller, and more secure container images that behave consistently across environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-stage builds: Build in the SDK image and run in the ASP.NET runtime image to reduce size and improve clarity.
  • Non-root container runtime: Configure containers to use non-root execution (default in modern .NET images) to improve production safety.
  • Health checks and local orchestration: Add HEALTHCHECK and pair with Docker Compose so services can start and be monitored correctly.

Quick Start

Load the docker skill, then ask the assistant to generate a multi-stage Dockerfile and a matching .dockerignore for your .NET 10 web API, including a container health endpoint and a basic Docker Compose setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a production-ready Dockerfile for a .NET 10 web API?

To create a production-ready Dockerfile for a .NET 10 web API, use multi-stage builds to separate the SDK build environment from the smaller ASP.NET runtime image, and configure a non-root user for secure execution.

What's the best way to optimize Docker build caching for .NET applications?

The best way to optimize Docker build caching for .NET applications is by structuring multi-stage builds to cache restore patterns, ensuring dependencies are only downloaded when project files change rather than on every code modification.

How do I add a health check to a .NET Docker container?

You can add a health check to a .NET Docker container by defining a HEALTHCHECK instruction in your Dockerfile and implementing an expected health endpoint in your application to monitor service availability.

Can I use Docker Compose for local development with a .NET container?

Yes, you can use Docker Compose for local development with a .NET container by defining your services in a compose file, which pairs with health checks to ensure dependent services start and are monitored correctly.

Does my .NET Docker image need a non-root user configuration?

Your .NET Docker image needs a non-root user configuration to improve production safety, leveraging the default non-root execution environment provided in modern .NET images to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation.

What should I exclude in a .dockerignore file for a .NET project?

In a .dockerignore file for a .NET project, you should exclude local build artifacts, source control directories, and unnecessary files to reduce the Docker build context size and speed up the image creation process.