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podman-compose for Mac

Alternative to docker-compose using podman

Quick answer: podman-compose is a DevOps tool for macOS. Install it with brew install podman-compose. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 1,504 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What podman-compose is

podman-compose is a DevOps tool for macOS: alternative to docker-compose using podman.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/containers/podman-compose.

How to install podman-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 podman-compose.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install podman-compose on Mac?

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

Is podman-compose open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only licence.

Does podman-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 podman-compose?

It was installed 1,504 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #799 in this catalogue.

What version of podman-compose is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.0.