Docker Compose Generator

Generate docker-compose.yml files for common application stacks — web + database + cache + reverse proxy.

About Docker Compose

Docker Compose is a tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications. With a single docker-compose.yml file, you configure all services, networks, and volumes — then start everything with docker compose up. It is the standard tool for local development environments and simple production deployments.

Best practices this generator applies: named volumes for persistent data (not bind mounts), environment variables through .env files, health checks with depends_on conditions so services start in the correct order, network isolation (each stack on its own bridge network), and resource limits to prevent runaway containers from consuming all host resources.

FAQ

What is the difference between docker-compose and Docker Compose (v2)?
docker-compose (v1) was a separate Python tool. Docker Compose v2 (docker compose, no hyphen) is a Go plugin built into the Docker CLI since Docker Desktop 3.4. V2 is faster, supports all modern Compose spec features, and is the current standard. The generated file works with both.
How do I manage secrets in Compose?
Never hardcode passwords in docker-compose.yml. Use a .env file (listed in .gitignore) and reference variables with ${VARIABLE_NAME}. For production, use Docker Secrets or your orchestrator's secret management (Kubernetes Secrets, AWS SSM, etc.).