| name | containers |
| description | Podman operations, Containerfile/Dockerfile creation, rootless containers, image building, and container security |
Container Management
Use this skill when working with containers, Podman operations, or container-based workflows.
Activation Triggers
Activate this skill when the user mentions:
- Podman commands or container operations
- Docker/Containerfile creation
- Container networking or storage
- Image building or management
- Rootless container workflows
- Container security practices
Capabilities
This skill provides:
- Podman command assistance and best practices
- Containerfile/Dockerfile optimization
- Container networking and storage solutions
- Image building and management
- Security-focused container practices
- Multi-architecture container support
Available Tools
- podman: Primary container runtime (rootless by default)
- git: For Containerfile version control
- nvim: For editing Containerfiles and configs
- curl: For testing containerized services
Context Awareness
Directory Structure
- Look for Containerfile/Dockerfile in current directory
- Check for docker-compose.yml or podman-compose files
- Identify container-based project structures
User Environment
- Rootless containers are preferred
- Security-conscious approach
- CLI-focused workflows
- Integration with development environments
Common Operations
Container Lifecycle
- Building images from Containerfiles
- Running containers with proper security
- Managing container storage and networking
- Container debugging and troubleshooting
Image Management
- Multi-stage builds for optimization
- Registry operations (push/pull)
- Image security scanning
- Layer optimization
Development Workflows
- Development container setup
- Volume mounting for code
- Port forwarding for services
- Integration with Distrobox
Best Practices to Follow
- Use rootless containers by default
- Implement multi-stage builds for smaller images
- Follow principle of least privilege
- Use specific image tags, avoid 'latest'
- Implement proper health checks
- Optimize for security and performance
- Use non-root users in containers
