podman-compose ☆

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Description:
Alternative to docker-compose using podman

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.5.0@0 | Tracked Since: Oct 29, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Devops

Tags: podman containers devops orchestration docker-compose

Install: brew install podman-compose

About:
Podman Compose is a Python-based tool that enables the use of Docker Compose files with Podman, a daemonless container engine. It translates standard docker-compose.yml configurations into Podman commands, allowing users to manage multi-container applications without requiring a Docker daemon. This provides a seamless migration path for developers looking to leverage Podman's rootless and security features while maintaining their existing orchestration workflows.

Key Features:

Parses standard docker-compose.yml and docker-compose.override.yml files
Executes Podman commands to manage multi-container application lifecycles
Supports rootless operation for enhanced security
No daemon required, aligning with Podman's architecture

Use Cases:

Migrating existing Docker Compose projects to a Podman-based environment
Developing locally with multi-container stacks using rootless containers
CI/CD pipelines targeting Podman for container orchestration

Alternatives:

docker-compose – Requires a Docker daemon; Podman Compose is daemonless and integrates directly with Podman
Podman native pods – Podman native pods offer similar grouping but require manual configuration; Podman Compose uses standard compose files

Version History

Detected	Change	Commit
Oct 29, 2025 1:04am	VERSION_BUMP	ff370ba5
Oct 13, 2025 10:33am	VERSION_BUMP	defe687a
Sep 16, 2025 11:45am	VERSION_BUMP	427b91a3
Jan 10, 2025 6:10am	VERSION_BUMP	e7b94a21
Nov 8, 2024 11:20pm	VERSION_BUMP	988e21d9
Oct 13, 2024 9:57am	VERSION_BUMP	e3dfbc5a
Sep 10, 2024 8:24pm	VERSION_BUMP	ee410769
Apr 9, 2023 7:04pm	VERSION_BUMP	2927e2a0
Apr 9, 2023 12:17pm	VERSION_BUMP	b16b7b0c