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Docker Compose Converter

Convert Docker Run commands to Docker Compose files and vice versa instantly. Supports multiple services, complex volumes, and network aliases. 100% client-side.

Docker Run ➔ Compose
Source Commands
Converted Compose YAML
Pro Tip: Multi-Service Support

You can paste multiple docker run commands at once. The converter will automatically group them into a single docker-compose.yml file with multiple services.
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How to Use

The Docker Compose Converter is a dual-direction utility that simplifies infrastructure management by translating between single container commands and multi-container definitions.

How to use this tool

  1. Input Data: Paste your docker run commands or a docker-compose.yml file into the source editor.
  2. Auto-Detection: The tool automatically detects whether you are converting from Run commands to Compose, or vice-versa.
  3. Manual Toggle: Use the "Manual" button in the header if you need to override the auto-detection logic.
  4. Copy & Download: Instantly grab the converted output or download it as a .yml or .sh file.

About This Tool

Why use Docker Compose?

While docker run is great for quick tests, maintaining complex applications with multiple dependencies (like databases, caches, and APIs) becomes difficult with raw shell commands. Docker Compose allows you to define your entire stack in a single version-controlled file, making it easy to share and deploy.

Our converter supports advanced flags including volume mounts, network configurations, environment variables, and linking, ensuring your migration to Compose is as accurate as possible.

Why Use This Tool

Privacy & Speed

Most online converters send your commands to a server for processing. Our tool runs **100% in your browser**. Your server configurations, environment variables, and proprietary setups never leave your machine. It is the fastest and most secure way to manage your container infrastructure.

FAQ

How do I convert a docker run command to docker-compose.yml?
Paste your full docker run command and the tool will automatically generate the equivalent docker-compose.yml file with all ports, volumes, environment variables, and network options mapped correctly.
Does it support multiple services?
Yes. You can paste multiple docker run commands and the tool will generate a unified docker-compose.yml with all services, including inferred dependency relationships.
Is the conversion bidirectional?
Yes. You can convert both from docker run to docker-compose.yml and from docker-compose.yml to individual docker run commands.
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