What is Docker Compose?

Docker Compose is a tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications using a YAML configuration file. Instead of running multiple docker run commands with complex flags and options, Docker Compose lets you define all your services, networks, and volumes in a single, readable docker-compose.yml file. This makes it easier to manage, share, and version control your container configurations, especially for applications that require multiple interconnected services.

Tool description

This bidirectional converter tool allows you to seamlessly convert between Docker Compose YAML format and Docker CLI run commands. Whether you have a docker-compose.yml file and need the equivalent docker run command, or vice versa, this tool handles the conversion automatically. It simplifies the process of translating between Docker's two main configuration approaches, making it easier to work across different deployment scenarios and documentation styles.

Features

  • Bidirectional conversion: Convert from Docker Compose to Docker run commands or from Docker run commands to Docker Compose YAML
  • Instant results: Real-time conversion as you type or paste your configuration
  • Syntax highlighting: Code editor with appropriate syntax highlighting for both YAML and shell commands
  • Preserve configuration: Maintains ports, volumes, environment variables, networks, and other Docker settings during conversion
  • Copy-ready output: Generated output is formatted and ready to use in your deployment workflows

Use Cases

  • Learning and documentation: Understand how Docker Compose configurations translate to CLI commands and vice versa
  • Migration scenarios: Convert existing docker run scripts to Docker Compose for better maintainability
  • Quick deployment: Generate one-off docker run commands from your Docker Compose files for testing
  • Team collaboration: Share configurations in different formats based on team preferences or requirements
  • CI/CD pipelines: Adapt configurations between different deployment tools and platforms
  • Debugging: Compare equivalent configurations to troubleshoot container startup issues