Can I wipe my local data using this skill?

Yes, the 'arc container reset --confirm' command allows you to delete all data and reset the services to a clean state for testing.

What services does the Arc Container skill manage?

This skill specifically manages Docker containers for Qdrant (a vector database) and MeiliSearch (a search engine), which are commonly used in AI and search applications.

Do I need Docker installed to use this skill?

Yes, because this skill interacts with containerized services, you must have Docker installed and running on your local machine.

How do I check if my databases are running?

You can use the 'arc container status' command within Claude to see the current state and health of both Qdrant and MeiliSearch.

What are the default ports for these services?

By default, Qdrant is accessible at localhost:6333 (REST) and 6334 (gRPC), while MeiliSearch is accessible at localhost:7700.

Arc Container Manager

Name: Arc Container Manager
Author: cwensel

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Deployment & DevOps

Manages local Docker containers for Qdrant and MeiliSearch services directly within Claude.

About

Arc Container is a specialized skill for Claude Code designed to streamline the management of Qdrant and MeiliSearch Docker containers during local development. It provides a seamless interface for starting, stopping, and monitoring these specific search and vector database services without leaving the terminal. This skill is essential for developers building AI-powered applications that rely on vector storage or full-text search, offering built-in troubleshooting, log tailing, and data reset capabilities to maintain an efficient development workflow.

Key Features

Simplified lifecycle management (start, stop, restart) for Qdrant and MeiliSearch.
Integrated log tailing to debug containerized service issues directly in the chat.
Real-time status tracking with optional JSON output for service health checks.
Granular service control for targeting individual containers or the entire stack.
3 GitHub stars
Data reset functionality for clearing database states during development cycles.

Use Cases

Setting up a local vector database environment for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) applications.
Troubleshooting connectivity or indexing issues by inspecting live service logs.
Rapidly resetting development databases to a clean state between test runs or feature migrations.

About

Key Features

Simplified lifecycle management (start, stop, restart) for Qdrant and MeiliSearch.
Integrated log tailing to debug containerized service issues directly in the chat.
Real-time status tracking with optional JSON output for service health checks.
Granular service control for targeting individual containers or the entire stack.
3 GitHub stars
Data reset functionality for clearing database states during development cycles.

Use Cases

Setting up a local vector database environment for RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) applications.
Troubleshooting connectivity or indexing issues by inspecting live service logs.
Rapidly resetting development databases to a clean state between test runs or feature migrations.