Which Compose version is produced?

The modern schema without a version key, which Docker Compose v2 expects.

How do I write ports?

One mapping per line in host:container form, for example 8080:80.

Can I validate the result?

Yes — paste it into the Docker Compose Validator tool to check the structure.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using standard web APIs, so your input never leaves your device and nothing is logged or stored on our servers.

Does it work offline and on mobile?

Yes. Once the page has loaded it keeps working without a network connection, and the layout is responsive so it stays usable on phones and tablets.

Docker Compose Generator

Build a valid docker-compose.yml from a simple service form.

Support

No Login

No API

Compose versionLeave blank to omit

web

Service name

Image

Portscomma separated, host:container

Depends oncomma separated service names

Volumescomma separated

Environmentone KEY=VALUE per line

docker-compose.yml

YAML

version: "3.9"
services:
  web:
    image: nginx:latest
    ports:
      - 8080:80

About the Docker Compose Generator

Add services one by one — image, ports, environment variables, volumes and dependencies — and get a clean docker-compose.yml you can copy or download. Useful for spinning up a local stack of app, database and cache containers without memorising the YAML shape.

Popular uses

docker compose generator
docker-compose.yml
compose file
docker yaml
container stack

Examples

Web + Postgres

nginx:alpine, postgres:16

Output

YAMLservices:
  web:
    image: nginx:alpine

Keyboard shortcuts

Copy the main outputCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + C
Download the resultCtrl / ⌘ + S
Share this toolCtrl / ⌘ + Shift + S
Reset the inputsAlt + R
Open the tool search paletteCtrl / ⌘ + K

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-08-22 · Runs entirely in your browser