Overview
Important
From the end of June 2023 Compose V1 won’t be supported anymore and will be removed from all Docker Desktop versions.
Make sure you switch to Compose V2 with the
docker composeCLI plugin or by activating the Use Docker Compose V2 setting in Docker Desktop. For more information, see the Evolution of Compose
The Compose file is a YAML file defining services, networks, and volumes for a Docker application. The latest and recommended version of the Compose file format is defined by the Compose Specification. The Compose spec merges the legacy 2.x and 3.x versions, aggregating properties across these formats and is implemented by Compose 1.27.0+.
Use the links below to easily navigate key sections of the Compose specification.
