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Docker Run to Compose Converter
Map supported run options into a Compose service, then review volumes, ports, environment values, and unsupported flags before deployment.
About this tool
When to use it
Map supported run options into a Compose service, then review volumes, ports, environment values, and unsupported flags before deployment.
How to use it
Paste a command beginning docker run and select Convert to Compose. Inspect the chosen image and service name first, followed by ports and mounts. Download compose.yaml and validate it with Docker Compose in the target environment before starting containers.
Guide updated . Examples checked against this implementation.
Worked examples
Map a published port
Input
docker run --name web -p 8080:80 nginx:alpineExpected output
services:
web:
image: "nginx:alpine"
ports:
- "8080:80"The host port is 8080 and the container port is 80. --name supplies the service key here; this draft does not add an identical container_name setting.
Errors and unsupported input
docker run --cap-add NET_ADMIN nginx:alpineTranslate unsupported options manually. Unknown options with separate values are rejected so NET_ADMIN is not accidentally treated as the image.
Continue this workflow
- YAML Formatter: Inspect YAML structure after completing the Compose-specific settings.
Format references
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the generated service equivalent to every docker run command?
No. It is a draft for supported options. Review unsupported settings and run Compose validation before replacing a working command.