# Docker Compose

> Define and run multi-container apps

Describe services in a YAML file and start them together with one command.

- Source: https://github.com/docker/compose
- Homepage: https://docs.docker.com/compose/
- License: Apache-2.0
- Language: Go
- Stars: 38281
- Forks: 5845
- Contributors: 289
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Latest release: v5.6.0 (2026-10-02)
- Purpose: Infra & DevOps
- Runs on: CLI
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 86/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 13/15
- Readiness: 15/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/docker/compose
Updated: 2026-10-04