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docker-compose for Mac

Isolated development environments using Docker

Quick answer: docker-compose is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install docker-compose. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 30,347 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What docker-compose is

docker-compose is a DevOps tool for macOS: isolated development environments using Docker.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install docker-compose

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install docker-compose.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install docker-compose on Mac?

Run brew install docker-compose in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is docker-compose open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does docker-compose run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is docker-compose?

It was installed 30,347 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #63 in this catalogue.

What version of docker-compose is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.6.1.