DigitalOcean Containers and Images Skill
progressive_disclosure: entry_point: summary: "Containers and images on DigitalOcean: Container Registry, preconfigured images, custom images, and image lifecycle management." when_to_use: - "When storing or deploying container images" - "When using custom Droplet images" - "When managing image lifecycle with snapshots" quick_start: - "Create a Container Registry" - "Push images and configure pulls" - "Select base images or upload custom images" - "Use snapshots for versioned images" token_estimate: entry: 90-110 full: 3500-4600
Overview
DigitalOcean provides a private Container Registry plus tools for managing Droplet images and snapshots.
Container Registry
Use Container Registry to store private container images.
- Create a registry in the target region.
- Authenticate build systems to push images.
- Configure App Platform or Kubernetes to pull from the registry.
Containers and Images
Use preconfigured images to create Droplets quickly.
- Select official or marketplace images when creating Droplets.
- Use snapshots to capture a configured Droplet as a reusable image.
Custom Images
Use custom images to boot Droplets with preinstalled stacks.
- Upload a custom image that meets DigitalOcean requirements.
- Use the custom image as the base for new Droplets.
Image Lifecycle Practices
- Standardize base images for consistency.
- Use snapshots to version and roll back Droplet states.
- Store container images in the registry alongside source commits.
Complementary Skills
When using this skill, consider these related skills (if deployed):
- digitalocean-compute: Droplets, App Platform, and Kubernetes compute selection.
- digitalocean-storage: Snapshots and backups.
- docker: Container build and runtime patterns.
*Note: Complementary skills are optional. This skill is fully functional without them.*
Resources
DigitalOcean Docs:
- Containers and Images: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/images/
- Container Registry: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/container-registry/
- Custom Images: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/custom-images/
- Snapshots: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/snapshots/
- Backups: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/backups/