Docker Compose to Kubernetes Converter
Convert Docker Compose services into production-ready Kubernetes manifests instantly in your browser.
At a glance
Docker Compose to Kubernetes Converter is a free developer tool that converts Docker Compose YAML files into standard Kubernetes Deployment and Service manifests. It maps container images, environment variables, ports, volumes, and replica counts into Kubernetes apps/v1 syntax client-side without requiring the Kompose CLI or cloud credentials.
100% Client-Side Compose to Kubernetes Converter
Zero Server UploadsTransform Docker Compose services into standard Kubernetes Deployments, companion Services, ports, environment variables, and volume mounts right in your browser.
Why Use This Docker Compose to Kubernetes Converter?
How to Use Docker Compose to Kubernetes Converter
Input Compose YAML
Paste your Docker Compose YAML file or load one of the pre-configured stacks.
Configure Kubernetes Settings
Select your desired Service type (ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer), default replicas, and optional namespace.
Copy or Download Manifests
Copy the generated multi-document Kubernetes YAML to clipboard or download it as a kubernetes-manifests.yaml file.
Converting Multi-Service Compose File to Kubernetes Manifests
Demonstrates converting a Docker Compose web service with container ports and environment variables into standard Kubernetes apps/v1 Deployment and v1 Service manifests.
version: '3.8'
services:
web:
image: nginx:alpine
ports:
- "8080:80"
environment:
- NODE_ENV=production
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
name: web
labels:
app: web
spec:
replicas: 1
selector:
matchLabels:
app: web
template:
metadata:
labels:
app: web
spec:
containers:
- name: web
image: nginx:alpine
ports:
- name: port-80
containerPort: 80
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: Service
metadata:
name: web
spec:
type: ClusterIP
selector:
app: web
ports:
- port: 8080
targetPort: 80
Technical Specifications & Engine Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported Formats | YAML, YML, TEXT → YAML, YML, TEXT |
| Execution Mode | 100% Client-Side In-Browser (client) |
| Browser Requirements | Modern browser with JavaScript enabled. |
| Performance Constraints | 100% Client-Side. Runs locally in browser JavaScript memory. |
100% Client-Side Privacy Guarantee
All Docker Compose parsing and Kubernetes manifest generation execute client-side in browser memory. Zero infrastructure data leaves your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this tool require installing Kompose or Kubernetes?
How are Docker Compose ports mapped in Kubernetes?
Are my Docker Compose configurations uploaded to any server?
Does it support multi-service Compose files?
Methodology
This tool runs entirely in your browser. The example above shows a representative input and the result it produces.
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