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multi-stage-dockerfile

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from github/awesome-copilot

What it does

Creates optimized multi-stage Dockerfiles for any language or framework, separating builder and runtime stages to produce smaller, more secure container images.

Overview

This skill creates optimized multi-stage Dockerfiles for any language or framework. It separates builder and runtime stages to produce smaller, more secure container images by copying only necessary artifacts from the build stage to a minimal runtime stage.

Key Features

Multi-Stage Build Structure - Separates compilation and dependency installation into builder stages, with a clean runtime stage containing only production artifacts
Base Image Optimization - Recommends official minimal images, exact version tags, Alpine-based and distroless images for smaller footprints
Layer Caching Strategy - Organizes Dockerfile commands to maximize build cache efficiency by placing frequently-changing steps after stable ones
Security Hardening - Enforces non-root users, removes build tools from final images, and avoids including build secrets in production layers
Cross-Language Support - Provides patterns applicable to Node.js, Python, Go, Java, .NET, and other language ecosystems

Who is this for?

DevOps engineers and developers who want to build production-ready container images that are small, secure, and efficient. Particularly useful for teams containerizing applications across different language stacks who need consistent Dockerfile best practices and optimized CI/CD build pipelines.

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Same repository

github/awesome-copilot(224 items)

multi-stage-dockerfile

Installation

Vibe Index InstallInstalls to .claude/skills/ - auto-recognized by Claude Code

npx vibeindex add github/awesome-copilot --skill multi-stage-dockerfile

skills.sh Install⚠ Installs to .agents/skills/ - may not be auto-recognized by Claude Code

npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill multi-stage-dockerfile

Manual InstallCopy SKILL.md content and save to the path below

~/.claude/skills/multi-stage-dockerfile/SKILL.md

SKILL.md

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AddedFeb 25, 2026

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