Lab: Getting Started with Docker Agent
Table of contents
This lab walks you through building intelligent agents with Docker Agent. You'll learn beginner agent concepts, then build sophisticated multi-agent teams that handle complex real-world tasks. Learn how to create, share, and orchestrate AI agents with Docker.
Launch the lab
Start the labspace:
$ docker compose -p labspace -f oci://dockersamples/labspace-cagent up -dOpen your browser to http://localhost:3030.
When you're done, tear down the labspace:
$ docker compose -p labspace down
What you'll learn
- Create simple agents with Docker Agent
- Use built-in generic agentic tools for common tasks
- Integrate MCP servers from the MCP Toolkit
- Share agents using the Docker Registry
- Build multi-agent systems for complex workflows
- Use Docker Model Runner with Docker Agent (preview)
Modules
| # | Module | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Overview of Docker Agent and intelligent agent concepts |
| 2 | Getting Started | Create your first agent with Docker Agent |
| 3 | Using Built-in Tools | Leverage the generic agentic tools in Docker Agent |
| 4 | Using MCP | Integrate MCP servers from the MCP Toolkit |
| 5 | Sharing Agents | Package and share agents via Docker Registry |
| 6 | Introduction to Sub-agents | Build multi-agent systems with sub-agent orchestration |
| 7 | Conclusion | Summary and next steps |