Agent skill · software engineering · aj-geddes
container-debugging
Debug Docker containers and containerized applications. Diagnose deployment issues, container lifecycle problems, and resource constraints.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific Docker commands and debugging techniques that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires docker installed locally. About 1k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-04. 307 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Container Debugging Table of Contents Overview When to Use Quick Start Reference Guides Best Practices Overview Container debugging focuses on issues within Docker/Kubernetes environments including resource constraints, networking, and application runtime problems. When to Use Container won't start Application crashes in container Resource limits exceeded Network connectivity issues Performance problems in containers Quick Start Minimal working example: Reference Guides Detailed implementations in the references/ directory: Guide Contents --- --- Docker Debugging Basics Docker Debugging Basics Common Container Issues Common Container Issues Container Optimization Container Optimization Debugging Checklist Debugging Checklist Best Practices ✅ DO Follow established patterns and conventions Write clean, maintainable code Add appropriate documentation Test thoroughly before deploying ❌ DON'T Skip testing or validation Ignore error handling Hard-code configuration values
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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