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Docker Run to Compose
Paste a docker run command and get an equivalent docker-compose.yml, with ports, environment variables, and volumes mapped correctly. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Example shown — paste your own docker run command.
docker-compose.yml
How it works
- Paste a docker run command.
- Its flags are parsed and mapped to their docker-compose.yml equivalents.
- Copy the generated YAML into a docker-compose.yml file.
FAQ
Which docker run flags are supported?
--name, -p/--publish, -e/--env, -v/--volume, --restart, and -d/--detach (compose runs detached via `up -d`, so it has no direct field). Unrecognized flags are skipped.
Does it support multiple containers at once?
Not yet — paste one docker run command at a time and combine the resulting services blocks yourself if you need a multi-container file.
Is my command sent anywhere?
No — parsing and conversion both happen locally in your browser.
Why is my container name always "app" if I don't set --name?
Docker itself would generate a random name in that case — this tool uses "app" as a readable placeholder instead. Add --name to your command for a specific service name.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Writing YAML by hand | Other online converters |
|---|---|---|---|
| No file upload — runs in your browser | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Instant, no YAML indentation mistakes | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
Hand-translating flags to YAML is easy to get wrong — a misplaced indent breaks the file. Docker Run to Compose gets the structure right every time.