Compose Projects
Manage multi-container applications defined with Docker Compose.
Automatic Grouping
ArcBox Desktop detects containers started with docker compose and groups them under their project name. No configuration is needed.
Each Compose project appears as a collapsible group in the container list. The group header shows the project name and an aggregate status (running, partially running, stopped).
Project Operations
Start / Stop — click the play or stop button on the project header to start or stop all containers in the project at once.
Expand / Collapse — click the project name to show or hide individual containers.
Each container within the project supports the same operations as standalone containers: logs, terminal, inspect, files, and stats.
Compose File Detection
ArcBox reads Compose labels (com.docker.compose.project, com.docker.compose.service) from container metadata. Any tool that sets these labels — including docker compose, Podman Compose, or manual labeling — will result in proper grouping.
Mixed Workflows
You can use docker compose from the CLI and manage the resulting containers in the Desktop UI. State syncs in real time.
Changes made in the GUI (stopping a single service, for example) are reflected immediately in docker compose ps.