Does it support every Docker Compose feature?
No. It is a best-effort converter, so only common fields are translated and the rest are called out as warnings.
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Docker Compose to Docker Run Converter
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Docker Compose to Docker Run Converter
Paste a docker-compose.yml file and convert common service fields into docker run commands in your browser. The result is best effort and should be reviewed before production use.
Example input
Supports common service fields like image, container name, ports, volumes, environment, env_file, restart, command, network_mode, privileged, and devices.
Deep dive
More context for Docker Compose to Docker Run Converter
Useful when you want runnable container commands from a Compose file without leaving the browser.
Overview
What is this tool?
It turns each service in a `docker-compose.yml` file into a best-effort `docker run` command, keeping the common flags that map cleanly and flagging the rest for review.
Input samples
Example inputs
Single web service
services:
web:
image: nginx:1.27
container_name: web
ports:
- "8080:80"Service with data and env file
services:
app:
image: ghcr.io/example/app:latest
volumes:
- app-data:/data
env_file:
- .env
restart: unless-stopped
volumes:
app-data:Multiple services
services:
api:
image: ghcr.io/example/api:latest
command: ["node", "server.js"]
worker:
image: ghcr.io/example/worker:latest
privileged: trueWhen to use it
Common use cases
- Turn a Compose service into a quick `docker run` command for debugging or incident response.
- Inspect how ports, volumes, environment variables, and restart policy map into a single container command.
- Generate a launch command for a single service before you place it behind a proxy.
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Answers
FAQ
Can it handle multiple services?
Yes. Each service becomes its own `docker run` command in the output.
What should I check after conversion?
Review the environment values, volumes, networks, and restart policy, then preview the stack or point it at your proxy workflow.
Does it upload my Compose file anywhere?
No. Conversion happens locally in your browser, and nothing is sent to a server.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer / limitation note
This converter is best effort and does not cover the full Docker Compose specification. Always review the generated command before using it in production, especially when the source file includes build steps, dependencies, networks, secrets, configs, or health checks. Do not paste real passwords, tokens, private keys, or sensitive environment variables into the tool.
Privacy
Privacy note
Conversion happens entirely in your browser. No login is required, no file is uploaded, and DevToolkit does not store the Compose content you paste here.