docker-up

Run docker compose up -d --build and perform health checks on all services.

Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oogDZ/2 --skill docker-up
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Skill: docker-up
Source: https://github.com/oogDZ/2/tree/main/.claude/skills/docker-up
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oogDZ/2 --skill docker-up

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates bringing up a Docker development environment with consistency, health checks, and troubleshooting steps, ensuring services are ready before tests.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Docker Compose Up: boots the dev stack with build and up in detached mode.
  • Healthchecks: validates that all services report healthy before proceeding.
  • Troubleshooting Guidance: provides common diagnostics and next steps when services fail to start.

Quick Start

Run the /docker-up command to start the Docker dev environment and verify all services are healthy.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker-up

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

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How do I launch a Docker Compose dev environment and verify all services are healthy?

To launch a Docker Compose dev environment with health verification, run a command that executes docker compose up -d --build and performs health checks on all services to ensure they are ready before proceeding.

What is the best way to automate deterministic startup for a local multi-service Docker stack?

Automating deterministic startup for a local multi-service Docker stack involves running docker compose up in detached mode with the build flag, enforcing built-in health validation to confirm service readiness.

Why does my Docker Compose up build fail health checks before I can run tests?

Docker Compose up build health checks may fail if services are not fully initialized, requiring deterministic startup procedures and built-in health validation to ensure all services report healthy before tests proceed.

Can I use Docker healthchecks to troubleshoot services that fail to start during local development?

Yes, Docker healthchecks validate that all services report healthy, and when services fail to start, the environment provides troubleshooting guidance with common diagnostics and next steps for debugging.

Does docker compose up --build support reproducible local environments for feature development and testing?

Yes, docker compose up --build supports reproducible local environments by enforcing deterministic startup and built-in health validation, providing a stable local stack for feature development, testing, and debugging.