shell-deploy

Detect shell-script projects and generate Dockerfile patterns from start.sh.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nixopus/agent --skill shell-deploy
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Skill: shell-deploy
Source: https://github.com/nixopus/agent/tree/main/skills/shell-deploy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nixopus/agent --skill shell-deploy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Deploying shell-script projects often requires manual setup, environment preparation, and Dockerfile configuration. This skill automates interpreter detection, recognizes start.sh based projects, and provides Dockerfile pattern guidance to streamline containerized deployments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detection of shell-script projects by the presence of a start.sh file at the project root.
  • Automatic shell interpreter identification from the entry script's shebang and selection of compatible runtime configurations.
  • Dockerfile pattern guidance and optional support for a setup.sh script to prepare the environment during build.

Quick Start

Detect a shell-script project by the presence of start.sh and generate an appropriate Dockerfile pattern, applying optional setup.sh if present.

Frequently Asked Questions about shell-deploy

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I deploy a shell-script project using Docker?

To deploy a shell-script project using Docker, you need a start.sh file at the project root. The deployment process detects the shell interpreter from the entry script's shebang and applies the appropriate Dockerfile pattern to produce a runnable container image.

How does interpreter detection work for a start.sh script?

Interpreter detection for a start.sh script works by reading the shebang line in the entry script. This identifies the specific shell interpreter, which is then used to select a compatible runtime configuration for the Dockerfile pattern.

Can I run a setup script during the Docker image build for a shell project?

Yes, you can run a setup script during the Docker image build. If your project includes an optional setup.sh file, the deployment process will execute it during the build to prepare the environment inside the container image.

What is needed to containerize a start.sh based application?

To containerize a start.sh based application, you need the start.sh file at the project root. The automation handles interpreter inference and Dockerfile pattern generation, requiring no additional dependencies to create the runnable container image.

Why does my shell script deployment fail without a start.sh file?

Shell script deployment fails without a start.sh file because detection relies on finding this specific file at the project root. The automation uses the presence of start.sh to recognize the project and infer the interpreter for the Dockerfile.