How do I do a dry run with docker-compose?

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I want to know what docker-compose is going to do before I do it.

Is there a tool or flag which I can use to see what docker-compose would do without actually stopping containers and starting new ones?

AncientSwordRage · Accepted Answer · 2022-08-19 15:21:30Z

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A dry run for docker-compose seems to be an open feature request.

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answered Sep 30, 2019 at 12:02

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Thanks, I've added a comment and upvoted the OP.
– Daniel James Bryars
Commented Sep 30, 2019 at 12:16
This is still an open feature request sadly
– AncientSwordRage
Commented Aug 19, 2022 at 9:38
Currently active PR: github.com/docker/compose/pull/10173
– cueedee
Commented Apr 24, 2023 at 7:52
Now available under the 'alpha' command: docker compose alpha dry-run -- [CMD ...] (As of compose v2.16.0, with more support / bug fixes in newer versions)
– JWCS
Commented Feb 8 at 21:11

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