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Reference Docker and Compose documentation for configuration patterns and best practices

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mwguerra/claude-code-plugins

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docker-specialist

devops

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mwguerra/claude-code-plugins
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docker-specialist/skills/docker-docs/SKILL.md

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February 1, 2026

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npx add-skill https://github.com/mwguerra/claude-code-plugins/blob/main/docker-specialist/skills/docker-docs/SKILL.md -a claude-code --skill docker-docs

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# Docker Documentation Reference Skill

## Overview

This skill provides access to comprehensive Docker and Docker Compose documentation. Use this skill to look up exact configurations, command syntax, and best practices before generating any Docker-related files.

## Documentation Location

All documentation is stored in:
`/home/mwguerra/projects/mwguerra/claude-code-plugins/docker-specialist/skills/docker-docs/references/`

## Directory Structure

```
references/
├── 01-introduction.md       # Docker concepts, key terms
├── 02-dockerfile.md         # Dockerfile instructions, multi-stage builds
├── 03-compose-fundamentals.md  # Compose file structure, options
├── 04-networking.md         # Network types, DNS, external networks
├── 05-databases.md          # PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
├── 06-services.md           # Dependencies, scaling, patterns
├── 07-ports-ssl.md          # Port mapping, Traefik, Nginx SSL
├── 08-volumes.md            # Volume types, persistence, backups
├── 09-environment.md        # Env vars, secrets, .env files
├── 10-architecture.md       # Project structures, folder organization
├── 11-global-local.md       # Global vs project containers
├── 12-examples.md           # Complete working examples
├── 13-commands.md           # Essential Docker commands
├── 14-security.md           # Security best practices
├── 15-port-conflicts.md     # Port conflict resolution
├── 16-restart-strategies.md # Restart policies, data persistence
└── 17-troubleshooting.md    # Common issues and solutions
```

## Usage

### When to Use This Skill

1. Before generating any Dockerfile or compose configuration
2. When troubleshooting Docker errors
3. To verify correct command syntax
4. To find proper configuration patterns
5. To understand Docker networking
6. For security best practices

### Search Workflow

1. **Identify Topic**: Determine what documentation is needed
2. **Navigate to File**: Go to relevant documentation file
3. **Read Documentation**: Extract

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