docker-patterns

Q: How do I install docker-patterns?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/langchain-ai/skills-benchmarks --skill docker-patterns in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/docker-patterns/ (personal) or .claude/skills/docker-patterns/ (project).

by langchain-ai OfficialDevOps & Cloud

Best practices for Docker containerization and multi-stage builds

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Security: Not audited

Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/langchain-ai/skills-benchmarks --skill docker-patterns

01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
02
Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads docker-patterns automatically when relevant.
03
Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.

SKILL.md

The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.

Docker Containerization Patterns

Build efficient, secure Docker images using modern patterns.

Multi-Stage Builds

Always use multi-stage builds to minimize image size:

# Build stage
FROM node:20-alpine AS builder
WORKDIR /app
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm ci --only=production

# Production stage
FROM node:20-alpine
WORKDIR /app
COPY --from=builder /app/node_modules ./node_modules
COPY . .
USER node
CMD ["node", "server.js"]

Security Best Practices

Never run as root - use USER directive
Use specific version tags, not latest
Scan images with docker scout or Trivy
Use .dockerignore to exclude sensitive files

Health Checks

HEALTHCHECK --interval=30s --timeout=3s --start-period=5s --retries=3 \
  CMD curl -f http://localhost:3000/health || exit 1

Compose Patterns

services:
  app:
    build:
      context: .
      target: production
    environment:
      - NODE_ENV=production
    deploy:
      resources:
        limits:
          memory: 512M

FAQ

What does the docker-patterns skill do?

Best practices for Docker containerization and multi-stage builds

How do I install docker-patterns?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/langchain-ai/skills-benchmarks --skill docker-patterns in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/docker-patterns/ (personal) or .claude/skills/docker-patterns/ (project).

Which AI agents can use docker-patterns?

Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.

Is docker-patterns safe to install?

No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.

Who maintains docker-patterns?

It is published by langchain-ai in langchain-ai/skills-benchmarks, and it is an official skill from the maker of the technology it covers. It has 56 recorded installs.