docker-management

name	docker-management
description	Manage Docker containers, images, and services via MCP. Use when asked to list, start, stop, or debug containers.

Docker Management via MCP

Use this skill when you need to manage Docker containers, inspect logs, run commands inside containers, or check resource usage.

Available Tools

Tool	What it does
list_containers	List running (or all) containers with status, ports, image
container_logs	Get recent logs from a container
start_container	Start a stopped container
stop_container	Stop a running container
restart_container	Restart a container
remove_container	Remove a container (optional force)
exec_command	Execute a command inside a running container
container_stats	Get live CPU, memory, and network stats
list_images	List all Docker images on the host
remove_image	Remove a Docker image

Workflow

1. Start with list_containers to see what's running
2. Use container names or IDs from the list for all other operations
3. For debugging: container_logs first, then exec_command to investigate
4. Use container_stats to check resource usage when diagnosing performance issues

Key Patterns

• list_containers shows only running containers by default — pass all: true for stopped ones too
• container_logs returns the last N lines — pass tail to control how many
• exec_command runs inside a running container — the container must be started first
• remove_container with force: true stops and removes in one step

Safety

• Always confirm before stopping or removing containers
• Never remove containers in production without explicit user approval
• Check container_stats before restarting to understand if the issue is resource-related