docker-compose-setup

Q: How do I install docker-compose-setup?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-docker --skill docker-compose-setup 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-compose-setup/ (personal) or .claude/skills/docker-compose-setup/ (project).

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Set up multi-container applications with Docker Compose including services, networks, and volumes

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Install

Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.

npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-docker --skill docker-compose-setup

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-compose-setup 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 Compose Setup Skill

Master Docker Compose for multi-container application orchestration with service dependencies, health checks, and environment management.

Purpose

Design and configure Docker Compose files for development and production environments with proper service orchestration.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
services	array	No	-	List of services to configure
environment	enum	No	dev	dev/staging/prod
include_monitoring	boolean	No	false	Add monitoring services

Modern Compose File (2024-2025)

Note: The version field is deprecated. Start directly with services:.

services:
  frontend:
    build:
      context: ./frontend
      target: production
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    depends_on:
      backend:
        condition: service_healthy
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "curl", "-f", "http://localhost/health"]
      interval: 30s
      timeout: 10s
      retries: 3
    restart: unless-stopped

  backend:
    build: ./backend
    expose:
      - "3000"
    environment:
      DATABASE_URL: postgres://user:${DB_PASSWORD}@database:5432/app
    depends_on:
      database:
        condition: service_healthy
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD", "curl", "-f", "http://localhost:3000/health"]
      interval: 10s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

  database:
    image: postgres:16-alpine
    volumes:
      - db_data:/var/lib/postgresql/data
    environment:
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD}
    healthcheck:
      test: ["CMD-SHELL", "pg_isready -U postgres"]
      interval: 5s
      timeout: 5s
      retries: 5

volumes:
  db_data:

Environment Management

Base + Override Pattern

# docker-compose.yaml (base)
services:
  app:
    image: myapp:latest

# docker-compose.override.yaml (dev - auto-loaded)
services:
  app:
    build: .
    volumes:
      - ./src:/app/src
    environment:
      - DEBUG=true

# docker-compose.prod.yaml (production)
services:
  app:
    deploy:
      replicas: 3
    restart: always

# Development (loads override automatically)
docker compose up

# Production
docker compose -f docker-compose.yaml -f docker-compose.prod.yaml up -d

Environment Variables

# .env file (auto-loaded)
DB_PASSWORD=secret123
APP_VERSION=1.2.3

# Using in compose
environment:
  - DB_PASSWORD=${DB_PASSWORD}
  - VERSION=${APP_VERSION:-latest}  # Default value

Service Profiles

services:
  app:
    image: myapp

  # Only with --profile debug
  debugger:
    image: debug-tools
    profiles:
      - debug

  # Only with --profile testing
  test-db:
    image: postgres:alpine
    profiles:
      - testing

docker compose up                     # app only
docker compose --profile debug up     # app + debugger

Common Commands

# Start services
docker compose up -d

# Rebuild and start
docker compose up -d --build

# View logs
docker compose logs -f backend

# Scale service
docker compose up -d --scale backend=3

# Stop and clean
docker compose down -v

# Validate config
docker compose config

Error Handling

Common Errors

Error	Cause	Solution
`undefined service`	Dependency missing	Define service
`yaml syntax error`	Indentation	Fix YAML
`port already in use`	Port conflict	Change port
`healthcheck failing`	Service not ready	Increase start_period

Fallback Strategy

Validate with docker compose config
Start services individually
Use --no-deps to skip dependencies

Troubleshooting

Debug Checklist

Valid YAML? docker compose config
Images available? docker compose pull
Dependencies healthy? Check healthchecks
Environment set? Check .env file

Health Check Debugging

# Check health status
docker inspect --format='{{json .State.Health}}' <container>

# View health logs
docker inspect --format='{{range .State.Health.Log}}{{.Output}}{{end}}' <container>

Usage

Skill("docker-compose-setup")

Related Skills

docker-networking
docker-volumes
docker-production

FAQ

What does the docker-compose-setup skill do?

Set up multi-container applications with Docker Compose including services, networks, and volumes

How do I install docker-compose-setup?

Run npx skills add https://github.com/pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-docker --skill docker-compose-setup 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-compose-setup/ (personal) or .claude/skills/docker-compose-setup/ (project).

Which AI agents can use docker-compose-setup?

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-compose-setup 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-compose-setup?

It is published by pluginagentmarketplace in pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-docker. It has 208 recorded installs.

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docker-compose-setup

Install

Install

Describe the task

Review the result

SKILL.md

Docker Compose Setup Skill

Purpose

Parameters

Modern Compose File (2024-2025)

Environment Management

Base + Override Pattern

Environment Variables

Service Profiles

Common Commands

Error Handling

Common Errors

Fallback Strategy

Troubleshooting

Debug Checklist

Health Check Debugging

Usage

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