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docker-management

Manages Docker containers, images, volumes, networks, and Compose stacks via CLI.

1|Updated Apr 14, 2026
Search Tags:#debugging#docker#containers#compose#volumes#networks#image-management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eddielueng/hermes-agent-zh --skill docker-management-eddielueng
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: docker-management
Source: https://github.com/eddielueng/hermes-agent-zh/tree/main/optional-skills/devops/docker-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eddielueng/hermes-agent-zh --skill docker-management-eddielueng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you run, debug, and clean up Docker environments efficiently, reducing time lost to common container, image, Compose, volume, and network issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Container lifecycle operations: start/stop/restart/remove containers and safely inspect their state.
  • Logging, debugging, and introspection: view logs, exec into containers, and analyze details with inspect/stats.
  • Image, Compose, and storage management: build/pull/push images, manage Compose stacks, and prune volumes/networks while controlling disk usage.
  • Disk cleanup with safeguards: recommend diagnostic-first cleanup flows and highlight destructive commands that may remove important data.

Quick Start

Ask the AI for commands to diagnose and fix why a specific container is failing to start, and it will guide you through logs, port checks, and Compose/Dockerfile-related troubleshooting.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker-management

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I troubleshoot a Docker container that keeps failing to start?▼

To troubleshoot a failing Docker container, you inspect container logs, check port availability, and review Compose or Dockerfile configurations using standard Docker CLI commands.

What is the best way to clean up Docker disk space without losing important data?▼

The safest way to clean up Docker disk space is using a diagnostic-first flow to prune unused volumes and networks, while identifying destructive commands to prevent accidental data loss.

How do I manage Docker Compose stacks during development and deployment?▼

You manage Docker Compose stacks by executing standard CLI commands to control lifecycle operations, inspect container states, and troubleshoot deployment issues without adding extra dependencies.

Do I need any extra dependencies to manage Docker containers and images?▼

No extra dependencies are required beyond a working Docker Engine and Compose. The Skill relies entirely on standard Docker CLI commands to execute deterministic container and image operations.

Why does my Docker volume or network cleanup remove important data?▼

Your Docker volume or network cleanup removes important data when destructive prune commands run without prior diagnostics. The Skill identifies these commands and recommends safe cleanup flows.

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