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Docker Run to Compose Converter

Free online tool to convert docker run commands to docker-compose.yml format. Instantly transform container commands into composable YAML configurations.

Free to use No sign-up Runs in your browser

Tool workspace

services:
  my-app:
    image: nginx:alpine
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
      - "443:443"
    volumes:
      - /data:/app/data
    environment:
      - NODE_ENV=production
      - DB_HOST=localhost

What Is Docker Run to Compose Converter?

Docker Run to Compose Converter is a utility that transforms long docker run CLI commands into clean, version-controlled docker-compose.yml service definitions. Instead of maintaining hard-to-read shell scripts with lengthy docker run commands, you can convert them into structured YAML files that are easier to manage, share, and deploy across teams.

How to Use Docker Run to Compose Converter

  1. 1Paste your full docker run command into the input field, including all flags and options.
  2. 2The tool automatically parses the command and generates the equivalent docker-compose.yml output.
  3. 3Review the generated YAML to verify ports, volumes, environment variables, and other settings.
  4. 4Click the copy button to copy the docker-compose.yml content to your clipboard.
  5. 5Save the output to a docker-compose.yml file in your project directory.

Use Cases

Migrating to Docker Compose

Quickly convert existing docker run commands from documentation or scripts into docker-compose.yml files for better reproducibility and team collaboration.

Documentation & Onboarding

Transform complex docker run commands into readable compose files that new team members can understand and modify easily.

CI/CD Pipeline Setup

Generate compose files from ad-hoc docker run commands used during development to create standardized deployment configurations.

Multi-container Applications

Convert individual docker run commands for each service into a unified docker-compose.yml with all services defined together.

Frequently asked questions

Does this tool support all docker run flags?

The tool supports the most commonly used flags including -p (ports), -v (volumes), -e (environment variables), --name, --restart, --network, --hostname, and --workdir. Some advanced flags may not be converted automatically.

Which docker-compose version does the output use?

The output uses the modern Compose Specification format (without a version key), which is compatible with Docker Compose V2 and later.

Can I convert multiple docker run commands at once?

Currently the tool converts one command at a time. For multi-service setups, convert each docker run command separately and combine the service definitions into a single docker-compose.yml file.

Is the conversion done locally or sent to a server?

All conversion is performed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No data is sent to any server, ensuring your commands and configurations remain private.