Docker Run to Docker Compose Converter: What It Does
Translates docker run CLI commands into Docker Compose YAML service definitions, and vice versa. It maps port bindings (-p), volume mounts (-v), environment variables (-e), and restart policies.
Example
docker run -d -p 80:80 --name web nginxservices:
web:
image: nginx
ports:
- "80:80"Parses CLI flags and maps them to Docker Compose service syntax.
How to Use
- Paste a docker run command into the input editor.
- Review the generated docker-compose.yml service specification.
- Copy the YAML configuration or download it as a docker-compose.yml file.
Limitations
- Exotic or daemon-specific flags without direct Compose equivalents are flagged with warnings.
- Shell variable expansions (e.g. $PWD) are preserved as literal strings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert multiple docker run commands into a single Compose file?
Yes. Paste multiple commands sequentially to generate a multi-service Compose configuration.
How does the converter handle environment variables?
Flags like -e KEY=VAL map to the environment section, and --env-file references map to env_file declarations.
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