Docker Compose Helper

Trigger

Use this skill when:

• Writing a new docker-compose.yml or compose.yml from scratch
• Adding services, volumes, or networks to an existing compose file
• Debugging service startup order or dependency issues
• Configuring healthchecks and depends_on conditions
• Managing environment variables and .env files in compose
• Setting up multi-environment compose configurations with profiles

Required Inputs

• Services to run (e.g., web app, database, cache, reverse proxy)
• Port mappings needed for local development
• Any persistent data requirements (databases, uploads)
• Whether the setup is for development, testing, or production