zero-to-running

Automate local multi-service stack setup with Docker Compose and Kubernetes.

Updated Nov 13, 2025
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Skill: zero-to-running
Source: https://github.com/caseymanos/dev-skills-marketplace/tree/main/devEnv/dev-skills-marketplace/skills/zero-to-running
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/caseymanos/dev-skills-marketplace --skill zero-to-running

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires docker, docker-compose, lsof, grep, curl, pg_isready, redis-cli, awk, xargs, bash, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Automate the setup of production-grade local development environments for multi-service stacks, enabling a single-command start and consistent configurations across frontend, backend, databases, caches, and orchestration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Initial Setup Script Generation: Generate the main setup script that orchestrates the entire environment, handling prerequisites, configuration loading, dependency ordering, and health checks.
  • Configuration File Creation: Generate externalized configuration files (.env.example or config/dev.yml) with clear comments and separation of dev/prod concerns.
  • Service Orchestration Files: Provide docker-compose.yml for local development and Kubernetes manifests for production-like scenarios.
  • Health Check Implementation: Create health-check scripts to verify all services are running and healthy.
  • Teardown & Documentation: Generate cleanup scripts and developer setup documentation to streamline teardown and onboarding.
  • Makefile Integration: Integrate development commands into a Makefile for quick startup, shutdown, and health checks.

Quick Start

Run make dev to start the entire environment, then run make health to verify services and use the access URLs shown afterward.

Frequently Asked Questions about zero-to-running

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

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How do I automate multi-service local development environment setup with Docker Compose?

You can automate local development environment setup by generating orchestration scripts, configuration files, and a docker-compose.yml file to enable single-command startup for multi-service stacks.

What is the best way to add health checks for Docker Compose services?

The best way to add health checks for Docker Compose services is to generate dedicated health-check scripts that verify running services using dependencies like curl, pg_isready, and redis-cli to ensure all stack components are healthy.

Do I need Kubernetes manifests for local development if I already use Docker Compose?

You do not need Kubernetes manifests strictly for local development if Docker Compose suffices, but generating Kubernetes manifests alongside Docker Compose provides production-like scenarios and reproducible configurations for your multi-service stack.

Can I use a Makefile to manage multi-service startup and teardown?

Yes, you can use a Makefile to manage multi-service startup and teardown by integrating development commands like make dev for startup, make health for verification, and generated cleanup scripts for environment teardown.

How do I validate prerequisites before starting a multi-service Docker environment?

Validate prerequisites before starting a multi-service Docker environment by running a generated setup script that performs explicit prerequisite validation for required dependencies like docker, docker-compose, lsof, and grep prior to orchestration.

What dependencies are required to run health checks on a multi-service stack?

Dependencies required to run health checks on a multi-service stack include bash, curl, pg_isready for PostgreSQL, redis-cli for Redis, awk, xargs, and grep to verify service availability and orchestrate health status reporting.