Dockerize Current Project (Minimal)

Goal

Analyze the current project’s files and generate a minimal, working Dockerfile and docker-compose.yml so the project can be started with docker compose up --build.

Instructions

1. Inspect the current project structure and identify the primary tech stack:
   • Python (pyproject.toml, uv.lock, requirements.txt, manage.py, app.py, main.py)
   • Node.js (package.json)
   • Other / generic
2. Check whether Docker-related files already exist:
   • Dockerfile
   • docker-compose.yml / docker-compose.yaml
   • .dockerignore
   • If any exist, do NOT overwrite them. Ask the user whether to merge, regenerate with backups, or cancel.
3. Infer a reasonable default entrypoint and port from the codebase.
   • If the entrypoint or port is unclear, ask up to three concise clarification questions.
4. Generate the following files as complete code blocks:
   • Dockerfile (development-oriented, readable, non-root when reasonable)
   • docker-compose.yml (no version: field)
   • .dockerignore
5. Prefer bind mounts for local development and explain how to change this if needed.

Constraints

• Do not use sudo.
• Do not hardcode secrets; use environment variables or an .env / .env.docker template if necessary.
• Do not run Docker commands automatically.
• Keep the setup minimal and easy to modify.

Output Format

1. Detection Summary
   • Detected stack
   • Assumed entrypoint
   • Assumed port
2. Generated Files
   • Dockerfile
   • docker-compose.yml
   • .dockerignore
3. How to Run
   • docker compose up --build
   • Common commands (logs, exec)
4. Notes
   • What to change if the entrypoint, port, or environment differs.

Example

User: Dockerize this project for local development
Result:

• Detect Python project
• Generate Dockerfile + docker-compose.yml
• Explain how to start and customize