Zdev
Local development environment framework using Docker. Use this skill whenever the user's project has a `.zdev/` directory, when they ask to set up a local dev environment, start/stop containers, run commands inside containers, check logs, configure routing, or debug container issues. Also trigger when: the user says "start the project", "run tests in docker", "check the logs", "open mailpit", "set up zdev", "add zdev to this project", mentions `.zdev/config.yaml`, or asks about shared services, HTTPS certificates, or file sync on macOS. Also trigger when the user wants to create an zdev template, scaffold a new project template, build a starter template for a framework, or asks about `zdev create`, template authoring, setup.just files, or the .setup-complete pattern. Also trigger for secrets in the dev environment: 1Password integration, `op-env://` references, the `op-env:` service field, moving API keys or passwords out of committed config or `.env` files, rotating secrets, or "how do I share dev secrets with my team".
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From the source SKILL.md
zdev manages Docker-based local dev environments. One command starts an entire project with HTTPS, routing, shared services (mail, DB browser, Redis browser), and container isolation.
What this skill does
Zdev is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the scaffolders sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/zdev/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.
Who uses this skill
The Zdev Claude Code skill is built for developers, power users, and teams automating repetitive workflows and improving developer experience. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 158,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).
How to install
Free
Manual install (2 steps)
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/zdev
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/zdev/SKILL.md \
-o ~/.claude/skills/zdev/SKILL.md
Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/zdev/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.
Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/zdev/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\zdev\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.
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📱 Install from your phone or desktop Telegram
Open @claudskills_bot on Telegram, tap Open Desktop App, and the desktop app installs this skill for you. Or share the bot link with a colleague — they get the same one-tap install. Learn more →
Pro
One-click install via the desktop app
The ClaudSkills desktop app installs any skill directly into ~/.claude/skills/ with one click — no terminal required. Pro starts at $9/mo or $149 lifetime.
Pro
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install the Zdev Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy
SKILL.md from the source repository to
~/.claude/skills/zdev/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at
claudskills.com/install/.
What does the Zdev skill do?
Local development environment framework using Docker. Use this skill whenever the user's project has a `.zdev/` directory, when they ask to set up a local dev environment, start/stop containers, run commands inside containers, check logs, configure routing, or debug container issues. Also trigger when: the user says "start the project", "run tests in docker", "check the logs", "open mailpit", "set up zdev", "add zdev to this project", mentions `.zdev/config.yaml`, or asks about shared services, HTTPS certificates, or file sync on macOS. Also trigger when the user wants to create an zdev template, scaffold a new project template, build a starter template for a framework, or asks about `zdev create`, template authoring, setup.just files, or the .setup-complete pattern. Also trigger for secrets in the dev environment: 1Password integration, `op-env://` references, the `op-env:` service field, moving API keys or passwords out of committed config or `.env` files, rotating secrets, or "how do I share dev secrets with my team".
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the Zdev skill?
Use Zdev when your Claude Code task falls under the Dev Tools category — specifically in the scaffolders area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use Zdev" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at
/category/tools/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the Zdev skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a
SKILL.md file that lives under
~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. Zdev is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the Dev Tools category. Learn more at
/learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.
Attribution & license
Cite this skill
If you reference this skill in a blog post, paper, or documentation, you can cite it as:
APA
0ploy. (2026). Zdev [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/zdev/
BibTeX
@misc{zdev-2026,
author = {0ploy},
title = {Zdev [Claude Code skill]},
year = {2026},
publisher = {ClaudSkills},
url = {https://claudskills.com/skills/zdev/}
}
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Security scan
Grade A · scanned 2026-07-23 — free static scan against the OWASP Agentic Skills Top 10.
The scan flagged 2 of 10 categories (network, supply-chain), including a high-severity pattern. Patterns shown inside code fences are weighted as examples rather than instructions — read the grading methodology for what this does and does not guarantee.
- ✓ Prompt injection
- ✓ Data exfiltration
- ⚠ Supply chain
- ✓ Reverse shell
- ✓ Credentials
- ✓ Execution
- ✓ Filesystem
- ✓ Persistence
- ✓ Obfuscation
- ⚠ Network
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