docker-devops

Automate Docker Compose deployment workflows for multi-service applications.

Updated Nov 15, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/CowboyLogic/ai-dev --skill docker-devops-cowboylogic
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Skill: docker-devops
Source: https://github.com/CowboyLogic/ai-dev/tree/main/docs/tools/opencode/emulating-claude/skills/docker-devops
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CowboyLogic/ai-dev --skill docker-devops-cowboylogic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires docker, docker-compose, dotnet, gcloud, pg_isready, redis-cli.

What problem does it solve?

Streamline multi-service containerization and DevOps workflows for complex applications by providing unified guidance on orchestration, environment setup, CI/CD, and production deployment optimization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrate multi-service stacks with Docker Compose (db, cache, api, webapp, and mobile) for consistent local development and testing.
  • Optimize container builds with multi-stage Dockerfiles for .NET API and React webapp to reduce image sizes and improve startup times.
  • Dev environment & CI/CD guidance including development containers, VS Code integration, and automated deployment pipelines.
  • Production readiness patterns covering health checks, secrets management, monitoring hooks, and scalable deployment setups.

Quick Start

Start by running docker-compose up -d --build to bring up the multi-service stack and verify the API, webapp, PostgreSQL, and Redis containers reach healthy status.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker-devops

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

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How do I orchestrate a multi-service Docker Compose stack with PostgreSQL, Redis, and .NET?▼

You orchestrate a multi-service Docker Compose stack by defining services for PostgreSQL, Redis, .NET API, and a React webapp. Use health checks to verify containers reach healthy status, ensuring reliable builds and runtime observability for local development.

What is the best way to optimize Docker builds for a .NET and React application?▼

Optimize Docker builds for .NET and React applications using multi-stage Dockerfiles. This approach reduces final image sizes and improves startup times by separating the build environment from the production runtime environment.

Do I need Docker and Docker Compose to set up a local development stack?▼

Yes, you need Docker and Docker Compose to set up local development stacks. These tools orchestrate multi-service applications, allowing you to run database, cache, API, and webapp containers simultaneously with consistent environments.

How do I ensure production readiness when deploying containers with Docker Compose?▼

Ensure production readiness for Docker Compose deployments by implementing health checks, secrets management, and monitoring hooks. These patterns ensure reliable builds, scalable deployment setups, and runtime observability for multi-service applications.

Can I use Docker Compose for CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments?▼

Yes, you can use Docker Compose for CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. It provides guidance for development containers, VS Code integration, and automated deployment workflows for multi-service applications.

Why are my multi-service containers not reaching a healthy status after running docker-compose up?▼

Multi-service containers may not reach healthy status if health checks are misconfigured or dependencies are not ready. Ensure pg_isready and redis-cli are implemented correctly in your Docker Compose setup to verify PostgreSQL and Redis availability.