openclaw-dockerManage Docker containers and Compose projects via OpenClaw tools
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install homeofe/openclaw-dockerOpenClaw plugin for Docker container operations and Docker Compose project control.
docker compose CLIreadOnly and allowedOperationsdocker command) available in PATH (required for Compose operations)/var/run/docker.sock) or a remote Docker daemon via TCPnpm install @elvatis_com/openclaw-dockerreadOnly: true if you only need observation (ps, logs, inspect). This limits the blast radius.docker compose commands in whichever directories you configure as composeProjects. Only configure trusted project paths.{
"plugins": {
"openclaw-docker": {
"socketPath": "/var/run/docker.sock",
"readOnly": false,
"allowedOperations": ["ps", "logs", "inspect", "start", "stop", "restart", "compose_up", "compose_down", "compose_ps"],
"composeProjects": [
{ "name": "aegis", "path": "/opt/aegis" }
],
"timeoutMs": 15000
}
}
}{
"plugins": {
"openclaw-docker": {
"host": "10.0.0.20",
"port": 2376,
"tls": {
"caPath": "/etc/openclaw/docker/ca.pem",
"certPath": "/etc/openclaw/docker/cert.pem",
"keyPath": "/etc/openclaw/docker/key.pem",
"rejectUnauthorized": true
},
"readOnly": true,
"composeProjects": []
}
}
}docker_psdocker_logsdocker_inspectdocker_startdocker_stopdocker_restartdocker_compose_updocker_compose_downdocker_compose_psreadOnly: true allows only ps, logs, inspect, and compose_psallowedOperations limits which tools can be executedcomposeProjectstimeoutMsnpm install
npm run build
npm testMIT
Generated Mar 1, 2026
A DevOps team uses this skill to monitor production Docker containers in real-time, checking logs and inspecting container health without manual SSH access. It integrates with OpenClaw's automation workflows to trigger alerts or automated restarts based on container status, improving system reliability.
An IT operations team manages Docker Compose projects across development, staging, and production environments from a central OpenClaw interface. They use the skill to start, stop, and check service statuses, ensuring consistent deployments and reducing manual errors in multi-server setups.
A managed service provider administers Docker daemons on client servers remotely using TLS-secured connections. The skill allows them to perform maintenance tasks like restarting containers or viewing logs while enforcing read-only modes for auditing, enhancing security and compliance.
A training organization sets up Docker-based labs for students, using this skill to manage container lifecycles via OpenClaw. Instructors can start or stop lab environments on-demand, monitor student progress through logs, and ensure resource efficiency with configurable timeouts.
Integrate the skill into a SaaS platform offering Docker management as a service, where users pay a subscription for automated container orchestration and monitoring features. Revenue comes from tiered plans based on the number of containers or projects managed, with premium support options.
Offer consulting services to enterprises for implementing and customizing this Docker skill within their OpenClaw deployments, focusing on security configurations and workflow automation. Revenue is generated through one-time setup fees and ongoing maintenance contracts.
Distribute the skill as open-source under MIT license while providing paid add-ons like advanced analytics dashboards, priority updates, or dedicated plugins for specific industries. Revenue streams include licensing for proprietary extensions and community donations.
💬 Integration Tip
Ensure Docker CLI is installed and accessible in the PATH for Compose operations, and configure allowedOperations carefully to limit permissions based on user roles.
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