๐ณ Supercharge Your Docker Workflow with the Container Optimization Tool (COT)


Managing Docker containers is often a balancing act between performance, security, and cost. Thatโs where the Container Optimization Tool (COT) steps inโa powerful CLI utility designed to analyze, optimize, and secure your Docker images and Dockerfiles with just a few commands.
Whether you're a DevOps engineer, backend developer, or just someone shipping containers at scale, COT helps you optimize your images for size, performance, and security while identifying real cost savings.
๐ง What Is COT?
COT (short for Container Optimization Tool) is a command-line tool that dives deep into your Docker images and Dockerfiles to uncover inefficiencies and vulnerabilities. Think of it as your personal assistant for:
Image analysis
Dockerfile optimization
Security scanning
Multi-stage build generation
Cost estimation and savings suggestions
GitHub Repo ๐ byteakp/OptiDock
โจ Key Features
๐ Image Analysis
Run a detailed inspection on Docker images and find opportunities to trim down size and boost efficiency.
๐๏ธ Multi-Stage Build Suggestions
Automatically generate best-practice multi-stage Dockerfile templates.
๐ Security Scanning
Scan images for vulnerabilities and receive actionable upgrade recommendations.
๐ Dockerfile Optimization
Get line-by-line suggestions to make your Dockerfiles cleaner, faster, and more secure.
๐ธ Cost Estimation
Estimate potential cost savings from storage, transfer, and build time reductions.
โ๏ธ Installation
bashCopyEdit# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/byteakp/OptiDock.git
cd container-optimization-tool
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Install the tool
pip install -e .
# Check installation
container-opt --version
๐ Usage
Analyze an Image
bashCopyEditcontainer-opt analyze python:3.9
Analyze with Specific Focus
bashCopyEditcontainer-opt analyze --type security nginx:latest
container-opt analyze --type size node:14
container-opt analyze --type cost postgres:13
Analyze with a Dockerfile
bashCopyEditcontainer-opt analyze --dockerfile ./Dockerfile myapp:latest
Optimize a Dockerfile
bashCopyEditcontainer-opt optimize-dockerfile ./Dockerfile
container-opt optimize-dockerfile ./Dockerfile --output ./Dockerfile.optimized
๐ Sample Output Preview
yamlCopyEdit================================================================================
๐ณ CONTAINER OPTIMIZATION REPORT FOR python:3.9
================================================================================
๐ฆ Size Reduction Potential: ~195.0 MB
๐ Vulnerabilities Found: 3
๐๏ธ Multi-Stage Build Recommended: โ
๐ฐ Estimated Monthly Savings: $0.31 (for 10 containers)
Suggested Multi-Stage Build:
dockerfileCopyEditFROM python:3.10-slim AS builder
# ... build stage steps ...
FROM python:3.10-slim
# ... runtime stage steps ...
๐ง Advanced Features
๐ง Configuration File
Set up defaults in a cot.yaml
:
yamlCopyEditdefault_optimization_type: size
report_detail_level: high
cost_calculator:
container_count: 20
monthly_deployments: 15
๐ CI/CD Integration (GitHub Actions)
yamlCopyEdit- name: Analyze Docker image
run: |
pip install container-optimization-tool
container-opt analyze --type all myapp:latest --dockerfile ./Dockerfile
๐ค Contribute
Love the tool? Help it grow!
Submit a pull request or star the repo:
๐ https://github.com/byteakp/OptiDock
๐ฌ Final Thoughts
The Container Optimization Tool isnโt just another Docker analyzerโitโs your all-in-one optimizer, vulnerability scanner, and cost saver wrapped into a developer-friendly CLI. If you're managing containers in production, this tool is an absolute must-have in your DevOps toolkit.
Try it out and streamline your containers today! ๐ณโก
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Aman Pandey
Aman Pandey
I am a passionate software engineer specializing in backend development, and full-stack solutions. With expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), SQL & Databases, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python, I build scalable, efficient, and high-performance applications. Currently pursuing Computer Science at Lovely Professional University, I thrive on solving complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions. Always open to collaborations, freelance projects, and tech discussions! ๐