Can I use this for local development?

Absolutely. The skill generates a specific Dockerfile.dev and a Docker Compose configuration designed for local development with hot-reloading and Xdebug support.

Does it support code coverage tools in CI?

Yes, the CI-optimized Dockerfile includes options to install PCOV or Xdebug specifically for generating PHPUnit coverage reports during the testing phase.

What PHP versions does this skill support?

While it defaults to PHP 8.4-fpm-alpine, the skill can be customized to support various PHP versions by adjusting the build arguments in the generated Dockerfile.

Does it include support for database extensions?

Yes, it automatically includes and configures common extensions like pdo_mysql, pdo_pgsql, intl, and zip, and allows for easy addition of others via the builder stage.

Is the production image optimized for performance?

Yes, it includes specialized Opcache and JIT configurations, utilizes multi-stage builds to keep image sizes small, and uses PHP-FPM optimized for production workloads.

PHP Docker CI Generator

Name: PHP Docker CI Generator
Author: dykyi-roman

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Deployment & DevOps

Generates optimized, multi-stage Dockerfiles and CI configurations specifically for PHP applications.

This skill automates the creation of production-grade Docker environments for PHP projects, featuring multi-stage builds that separate dependency management, testing, and runtime stages. It provides tailored configurations for production (optimized for size and performance), CI (optimized for speed and coverage), and development (optimized for hot-reloading), ensuring consistent environments across the entire software development lifecycle. By adhering to security best practices like non-root user execution and minimal base images, it helps developers deploy secure, high-performance PHP containers with minimal manual effort.

Key Features

01Auto-generation of .dockerignore, docker-compose.ci.yml, and CI provider templates.

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03Smart caching strategies for Composer dependencies to significantly reduce build times.

04Automated multi-stage Dockerfile generation for production, CI, and development environments.

05Integrated security features including non-root user execution and minimal runtime dependencies.

06Optimized PHP 8.4 Alpine-based images with pre-configured Opcache, JIT, and Redis support.

Use Cases

01Containerizing a legacy PHP application for a modern CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions or GitLab.

02Setting up a local development environment with Xdebug, hot-reloading, and consistent PHP extensions.

03Building minimal, secure production images for deployment to Kubernetes or cloud-native platforms.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add dykyi-roman/awesome-claude-code create-dockerfile-ci

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