# docker compose alpha watch

**Description:** Watch build context for service and rebuild/refresh containers when files are updated


**Usage:** `docker compose alpha watch [SERVICE...]`





> [!NOTE]
> **Experimental**
>
> This command is experimental. Experimental features are intended for testing and feedback as their functionality or design may change between releases without warning or can be removed entirely in a future release.





## Description

Watch build context for service and rebuild/refresh containers when files are updated



## Options

| Option | Default | Description |
|--------|---------|-------------|
| `--no-up` |  |  Do not build & start services before watching |
| `--quiet` |  |  hide build output |