docker-manage

Automate Docker container and service management for local development projects.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/alexanderjamesmcleod/makecents --skill docker-manage
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Skill: docker-manage
Source: https://github.com/alexanderjamesmcleod/makecents/tree/main/src/skills/development/docker-manage.skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alexanderjamesmcleod/makecents --skill docker-manage

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Docker management for local development often requires multiple commands to monitor status, view logs, and control container lifecycles. This skill consolidates these tasks into a single tool for efficiency and reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Container lifecycle management: start, stop, restart, and rebuild services defined in docker-compose.yml.
  • Log access & monitoring: view logs for individual services or all services with real-time tails.
  • System visibility: list containers, images, networks, and volumes with concise status and resource usage.

Quick Start

Run docker-manage status to list containers and their resource usage for the current project.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker-manage

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

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How do I manage Docker containers and services for local development projects?

You can manage Docker containers by automating lifecycle tasks like viewing status, tailing logs, and restarting services defined in a docker-compose.yml file. It consolidates these commands into formatted outputs for local development efficiency.

How do I view logs and check status for multi-service Docker Compose setups?

Viewing logs and checking status for multi-service Docker Compose setups is done by running commands that list containers with resource usage and tail logs for individual or all services in real time.

Does this Docker management approach work without additional dependencies?

Yes, this Docker management approach works without additional dependencies. It relies on existing docker-compose commands and automatically detects the project root via the docker-compose.yml file to operate.

Can I rebuild images and clean unused resources across Docker Compose services?

Yes, you can rebuild images and clean unused resources across Docker Compose services. The tool supports container lifecycle management including stopping, restarting, and removing unused images, networks, and volumes.

What is the best way to automate DevOps service management for local containers?

The best way to automate DevOps service management for local containers is using a consolidated tool that wraps docker-compose commands to handle status monitoring, log access, and system visibility without manual multi-command execution.

Why use a consolidated tool instead of manual docker-compose commands for local development?

Using a consolidated tool instead of manual docker-compose commands reduces the friction of monitoring status, viewing logs, and controlling lifecycles across multiple services, providing reliable formatted outputs for local development workflows.