--- title: "compose vs claude-skills" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/docker-compose-vs-jezweb-claude-skills" tools: ["docker-compose", "jezweb-claude-skills"] --- # compose vs claude-skills *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## Verdict Pick compose if a tool for defining and orchestrating multi-container applications with Docker using Compose files; pick claude-skills if claude Skills add-ons for CLI tool Claude Code, focusing on full-stack development with React, Tailwind v4, Cloudflare, and AI. [compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/) reports 38k GitHub stars, 5.8k forks, and 107 open issues, last pushed Sep 17, 2026. [claude-skills](https://jezweb.com.au) has 1.0k stars, 102 forks, and 20 open issues, last pushed Jul 2, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [compose's repository](https://github.com/docker/compose) and [claude-skills's repository](https://github.com/jezweb/claude-skills). | | [compose](/tools/docker-compose.md) | [claude-skills](/tools/jezweb-claude-skills.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | Define and run multi-container applications with Docker | Skills for Claude Code CLI including full stack dev, Cloudflare, React, Tailwind v4, and AI integrations | | Stars | 38,178 | 1,017 | | Forks | 5,818 | 102 | | Open issues | 107 | 20 | | Language | Go | Python | | Adopt for | A tool for defining and orchestrating multi-container applications with Docker using Compose files. | Claude Skills add-ons for CLI tool Claude Code, focusing on full-stack development with React, Tailwind v4, Cloudflare, and AI. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | MIT | | Categories | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [compose](/tools/docker-compose.md) | [claude-skills](/tools/jezweb-claude-skills.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Very active (96%) | Steady (60%) | | Days since push | 0d | 79d | | Open issues (now) | 107 | 20 | | Stars delta | +139 (30d) | +52 (30d) | | Owner type | Organization | User | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/docker-compose/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/jezweb-claude-skills/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: compose - **Adopt for:** A tool for defining and orchestrating multi-container applications with Docker using Compose files. ## Decision facts: claude-skills - **Adopt for:** Claude Skills add-ons for CLI tool Claude Code, focusing on full-stack development with React, Tailwind v4, Cloudflare, and AI. ## Choose when ### Choose compose if… - compose is primarily Go; claude-skills is Python. - License: compose is Apache-2.0, claude-skills is MIT. - Tags unique to compose: containerization, docker-compose, orchestration. - compose ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment. - When your project involves running multiple connected services or microservices, as Docker Compose streamlines the orchestration of these with Docker. ### Choose claude-skills if… - claude-skills is primarily Python; compose is Go. - License: claude-skills is MIT, compose is Apache-2.0. - Tags unique to claude-skills: ai, anthropic, automation, claude-code. - Need precise control over cloud functions via Cloudflare Workers ## When NOT to use compose - When your application orchestration needs extend beyond basic services definition and coordination provided by Compose files. - If you are specifically targeting a legacy setup or need tools that were historically paired with Docker Swarm, as some recent enhancements may lack full compatibility. - For users who require advanced orchestration features like horizontal scaling, service discovery, or load balancing outside of the capabilities offered by simple docker compose setups. ## When NOT to use claude-skills - Seeking broader front-end framework support beyond React - Precedent for alternative full-stack dev workflows exists in projects ## Common questions ### What is the difference between compose and claude-skills? compose: Define and run multi-container applications with Docker. claude-skills: Skills for Claude Code CLI including full stack dev, Cloudflare, React, Tailwind v4, and AI integrations. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories. ### When should I choose compose over claude-skills? Choose compose over claude-skills when compose is primarily Go; claude-skills is Python; License: compose is Apache-2.0, claude-skills is MIT; Tags unique to compose: containerization, docker-compose, orchestration; compose ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When your project involves running multiple connected services or microservices, as Docker Compose streamlines the orchestration of these with Docker. ### When should I choose claude-skills over compose? Choose claude-skills over compose when claude-skills is primarily Python; compose is Go; License: claude-skills is MIT, compose is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to claude-skills: ai, anthropic, automation, claude-code; Need precise control over cloud functions via Cloudflare Workers. ### When should I avoid compose? When your application orchestration needs extend beyond basic services definition and coordination provided by Compose files. If you are specifically targeting a legacy setup or need tools that were historically paired with Docker Swarm, as some recent enhancements may lack full compatibility. For users who require advanced orchestration features like horizontal scaling, service discovery, or load balancing outside of the capabilities offered by simple docker compose setups. ### When should I avoid claude-skills? Seeking broader front-end framework support beyond React Precedent for alternative full-stack dev workflows exists in projects ### Is compose or claude-skills more popular on GitHub? compose has more GitHub stars (38,178 vs 1,017). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints. ### Are compose and claude-skills open source? Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (compose: Apache-2.0, claude-skills: MIT). ### Where can I find alternatives to compose or claude-skills? GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at [compose alternatives](/tools/docker-compose/alternatives) and [claude-skills alternatives](/tools/jezweb-claude-skills/alternatives) ([compose markdown twin](/tools/docker-compose/alternatives.md), [claude-skills markdown twin](/tools/jezweb-claude-skills/alternatives.md)), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes. ### Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison? Yes. The markdown twin at [this comparison](/compare/docker-compose-vs-jezweb-claude-skills.md) mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers. ### Which is better maintained, compose or claude-skills? compose: Very active. claude-skills: Steady. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance. ### Where are the full trust reports for compose and claude-skills? GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: [compose trust report](/tools/docker-compose/trust); [claude-skills trust report](/tools/jezweb-claude-skills/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=docker-compose`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=docker-compose) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_