About docker-compose.yml Generator

Wire up api + postgres + redis + mongo into a single compose file. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Generators collection.

Use Cases

• Backend devs scaffolding local development environments quickly
• Microservice teams defining multi-container app stacks
• DevOps engineers creating reproducible staging environments
• Bootcamp students setting up full-stack projects without manual installs

Tips

• Wire up api + postgres + redis in a single compose file
• Set depends_on to control service startup ordering
• Mount volumes for database persistence across restarts

Fun Facts

• Docker Compose was originally a separate Python project called Fig, created by Orchard Laboratories in 2013; Docker Inc. acquired it in 2014 and renamed it.
• Docker Compose V2, rewritten in Go and integrated as a Docker CLI plugin, replaced the standalone docker-compose binary in 2022.
• The docker-compose.yml format has gone through three major specification versions (1, 2, and 3), with version 3 optimized for Docker Swarm orchestration.

FAQ

Which services are pre-configured?

API (Node, Python, Go, or generic), Postgres, Redis, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, MinIO. Combine any set; the tool wires the networking.

Does it include volumes and health checks?

Yes — named volumes per stateful service, healthchecks for services that need them, depends_on ordering so API waits for DB.

What Compose version does it target?

Compose Spec (v2+). The file omits the deprecated `version:` key per current best practices.

Can I add custom environment variables?

Add them to the generated file after download. The tool generates the structure; per-service env customization is hand-work.