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Kompose

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Kompose is a conversion tool that translates Docker Compose files into manifests for container orchestrators such as Kubernetes and OpenShift. It addresses the gap between developing with Docker Compose and deploying the same configuration to a production orchestrator, allowing a compose file to be converted and then applied with standard Kubernetes tooling.

Kompose supports multiple versions of Docker Compose and provides a conversion matrix that outlines compatible values and versions. Its user guide covers advanced features including LoadBalancer, Service, and TLS, while labels enable more precise 1-1 conversion. The tool is an official Kubernetes project hosted on GitHub and licensed under Apache License 2.0.

Kompose is aimed at container engineers and developers who work with Docker Compose and need to move workloads to Kubernetes or OpenShift. The pages do not describe a free plan, trial, editions, or seat-based or usage-based packaging.

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