Docker Integration
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Running Claude Code in containerized environments
title: Docker Integration description: Running Claude Code in containerized environments
Using Claude Code with Docker enables consistent development environments, CI/CD integration, and scalable deployments. This guide covers containerization patterns and best practices.
Basic Docker Setup
Dockerfile for Claude Code
Dockerfile
Building and Running
Bash
Docker Compose Setup
Development Environment
YAML
Running Services
Bash
Production Patterns
Multi-Stage Build
Dockerfile
API Service
Dockerfile
JavaScript
Security Best Practices
Secret Management
YAML
Dockerfile
Bash
Read-Only Filesystem
YAML
Resource Limits
YAML
CI/CD Integration
GitHub Actions with Docker
YAML
GitLab CI
YAML
Development Workflow
Dev Container Configuration
JSON
Dockerfile
Interactive Development
YAML
Kubernetes Deployment
Basic Deployment
YAML
Service and Ingress
YAML
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Container exits immediately:
YAML
Permission denied:
Dockerfile
API key not found:
Bash
Debugging
Bash
Best Practices
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Use multi-stage builds - Smaller, more secure images
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Never bake in secrets - Use environment variables or secret management
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Run as non-root - Follow principle of least privilege
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Set resource limits - Prevent runaway containers
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Use health checks - Enable orchestrator management
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Pin versions - Avoid unexpected updates
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Scan images - Check for vulnerabilities regularly