docker-container-basics
Docker Container Basics - Auto-activating skill for DevOps Basics. Triggers on: docker container basics, docker container basics Part of the DevOps Basics skill category.
35
Quality
3%
Does it follow best practices?
Impact
95%
1.02xAverage score across 3 eval scenarios
Passed
No known issues
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Discovery
7%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This description is severely lacking in all key areas. It reads as auto-generated boilerplate with no actual content describing capabilities, actions, or meaningful trigger scenarios. The redundant trigger phrase and category labeling provide no value for skill selection.
Suggestions
Add specific concrete actions the skill performs, e.g., 'Creates, starts, stops, and removes Docker containers. Lists running containers and inspects container logs.'
Include a 'Use when...' clause with natural trigger terms users would say, e.g., 'Use when the user asks about running containers, docker run commands, container lifecycle, or basic container operations.'
Add common variations of trigger terms users might use: 'docker run', 'start container', 'stop container', 'container logs', 'list containers', 'docker ps'.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | The description contains no concrete actions whatsoever. 'Docker Container Basics' is a topic label, not a description of capabilities. There are no verbs describing what the skill actually does. | 1 / 3 |
Completeness | The description fails to answer both 'what does this do' and 'when should Claude use it'. It only states it's part of a category and has a redundant trigger phrase, with no actual capability description or use-case guidance. | 1 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | The only trigger terms listed are 'docker container basics' repeated twice. This is overly specific and unlikely to match natural user queries like 'run a container', 'docker run', 'start container', or 'container commands'. | 1 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | While 'Docker Container Basics' is somewhat specific to Docker, the lack of detail means it could conflict with other Docker-related skills. The phrase 'basics' is vague and doesn't distinguish it from other Docker skills. | 2 / 3 |
Total | 5 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
0%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This skill is an empty template with no actual Docker container content. It consists entirely of meta-descriptions about what the skill claims to do without providing any concrete commands, examples, or guidance. The skill would be completely useless for teaching Claude how to work with Docker containers.
Suggestions
Add actual Docker commands with executable examples (e.g., `docker run`, `docker build`, `docker ps`, `docker exec`)
Include a concrete workflow for common container tasks like building an image, running a container, and inspecting logs
Provide specific Dockerfile examples and best practices for container configuration
Remove all meta-description content ('This skill provides...', 'When to use...') and replace with actionable technical content
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is padded with generic template language and explains nothing Claude doesn't already know. Phrases like 'provides automated assistance' and 'follows industry best practices' are meaningless filler with no actual Docker content. | 1 / 3 |
Actionability | Contains zero concrete guidance - no Docker commands, no code examples, no specific instructions. The entire skill describes what it claims to do rather than providing any executable or actionable content. | 1 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | No workflow is present. Despite claiming to provide 'step-by-step guidance,' there are no actual steps, sequences, or processes defined for any Docker container operations. | 1 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | No meaningful structure or references to additional resources. The content is a shallow template with no actual information to organize or disclose progressively. | 1 / 3 |
Total | 4 / 12 Passed |
Validation
81%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 9 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
allowed_tools_field | 'allowed-tools' contains unusual tool name(s) | Warning |
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 9 / 11 Passed | |
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