Question 1

What is a docker-compose.yml file?

Accepted Answer

A `docker-compose.yml` file is a YAML file used to define and run multi-container Docker applications. With Compose, you use a YAML file to configure your application’s services, networks, and volumes.

Question 2

How do I use this viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select a `docker-compose.yml` (or `docker-compose.yaml`) file from your device. Its content will be displayed as plain text. Our YAML Viewer (link to /viewer/yaml) can also be used for these files. For override files, see the Docker Compose Override Viewer (link to /viewer/docker-compose-override).

Question 3

Does this tool run or manage Docker containers?

Accepted Answer

No, this viewer only displays the text content of the `docker-compose.yml` file. It does not interact with Docker or manage your containers.

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