Docker Run to Compose Converter

Convert a docker run command into starter docker-compose YAML in your browser.

docker run command

Generated docker-compose.yml


                        
                        
                    

                

            


            

                
When to use Docker Run to Compose Converter

                
Common reasons to turn a docker run command into starter Compose YAML:

                
    
                    
  • Draft a Compose file quickly
    Start from an existing docker run command when you need a quick docker-compose.yml for local development or handoff.
    • 
                    
  • Document container settings
    Turn ports, environment variables, volumes, and restart policies into a clearer YAML format for teammates or docs.
    • 
                    
  • Review supported flags
    Check how common docker run options such as --name, publish, env, volume, and restart map into Compose fields.
    • 
                    
  • Migrate small one-off commands
    Preserve a simple trailing app command in starter Compose YAML before adding unsupported options manually.
    • 
                    
  • Share starter YAML
    Copy a clean Compose snippet into chat, notes, or tickets when discussing a container setup with someone else.
    • 
                

            


            

                
Frequently Asked Questions

                

                    

                        
Which docker run flags are supported right now?

                        
The current parser supports --name, -p/--publish, -e/--env, -v/--volume, and --restart, including the common equals-sign forms such as --publish=8080:80.

                    

                    

                        
What happens to unsupported flags?

                        
Unsupported flags are ignored for now. If extra tokens remain after the image name, they are emitted as a single Compose command string that you can edit manually.

                    

                    

                        
Is my docker run command sent to a server?

                        
No. The conversion happens in your browser and this tool does not upload the command. AppDoesIt may still load shared page assets and browser-stored preferences, and clipboard access happens only when you click Paste or Copy.

                    

                    

                        
Do I need a full docker run command?

                        
Yes. The converter expects a docker run command with an image name. If the image is missing, the app shows an inline error instead of generating YAML.

                    

                    

                        
Can I copy the generated YAML?

                        
Yes. Once a valid command is converted, the Copy button becomes available so you can place the generated docker-compose.yml text on your clipboard.