Image Optimization

Trigger

Use this skill when:

• A Docker image is too large for fast pulls or deployments
• CI/CD pipelines are slow due to image size
• Comparing base image options (Alpine vs slim vs distroless vs scratch)
• Analyzing image layers to find bloat
• Applying multi-stage build patterns to strip build-time dependencies
• Using BuildKit features for more efficient builds

Required Inputs

• Current image name/tag or Dockerfile to optimize
• Application language/runtime
• Whether the image needs a shell or debugging tools in production
• Target environment (Kubernetes, ECS, local dev)