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services

Docker Compose services define the containers that make up an application. The services map names each component and sets its image, runtime options, dependencies, and optional build or deployment settings.

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Syntax

services:
  SERVICE_NAME:
    image: IMAGE
    # other service settings

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  • build
  • deploy
  • depends_on
  • configs
  • networks
  • volumes
  • secrets
  • healthcheck

Source: Define services in Docker Compose. Checked 2026-11-03.