Compose-Examples is a collection of Docker Compose configuration files for self-hosted open source and proprietary applications.
The project addresses the challenge of quickly deploying containerized services by providing ready-to-use Compose files that eliminate the need to write configurations from scratch. Each example contains a complete Docker Compose setup for a specific application, allowing developers and operators to spin up services with minimal configuration effort. The approach is straightforward: browse the repository, find the application you want to deploy, and use its provided Compose file as a starting point.
This collection suits anyone running self-hosted infrastructure who wants to avoid writing Compose files manually. It works well for developers exploring containerized applications, operators building home labs or small-scale deployments, and teams standardizing on Docker Compose for infrastructure-as-code. The examples cover both open source and proprietary projects, making it useful whether you have licensing flexibility or specific tool requirements.
The project maintains automated validation of its Compose files through continuous integration workflows. Pull requests and issue contributions are actively welcomed, indicating an open posture toward community participation and expansion of the example collection.
