The latest articles on DEV Community by João Monteiro (@joaofcmont). https://dev.to/joaofcmont https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3656255%2F2d454244-0e5f-4eb8-946b-87e4f8d2ce88.jpeg https://dev.to/joaofcmont en João Monteiro Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:38:22 +0000 https://dev.to/joaofcmont/built-a-visual-docker-compose-editor-looking-for-feedback-47k9 https://dev.to/joaofcmont/built-a-visual-docker-compose-editor-looking-for-feedback-47k9 <p>Hey</p> <p>I've been wrestling with Docker Compose YAML files for way too long, so I built something to make it easier, a visual editor that lets you build and manage multi-container Docker applications without the YAML headaches.</p> <p>The Problem</p> <p>We've all been there:</p> <ul> <li>Forgetting the exact YAML syntax</li> <li>Spending hours debugging indentation issues</li> <li>Copy-pasting configs and hoping they work</li> <li>Managing environment variables, volumes, and ports manually</li> </ul> <p>The Solution</p> <p>A visual, form-based editor that:</p> <ul> <li>✅ No YAML knowledge required</li> <li>✅ See your YAML update in real-time as you type</li> <li>✅ Upload your docker-compose.yml and edit it visually</li> <li>✅ Download your configuration as a ready-to-use YAML file</li> <li>✅ No sign-up required to try the editor</li> </ul> <p>What I've Built (MVP)</p> <p>Core Features:</p> <ul> <li>Visual form-based configuration</li> <li>Service templates (Nginx, PostgreSQL, Redis)</li> <li>Environment variables management</li> <li>Volume mapping</li> <li>Port configuration</li> <li>Health checks</li> <li>Resource limits (CPU/Memory)</li> <li>Service dependencies</li> <li>Multi-service support</li> </ul> <p>Try it here: <a href="https://docker-compose-manager.vercel.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://docker-compose-manager.vercel.app/</a></p> <p>Why I'm Sharing This</p> <p>This is an MVP and I'm looking for honest feedback from the community:</p> <ul> <li>Does this solve a real problem for you?</li> <li>What features are missing?</li> <li>What would make you actually use this?</li> <li>Any bugs or UX issues?</li> </ul> <p>I've set up a quick waitlist for early access to future features (multi-environment management, team collaboration, etc.), but the editor is 100% free and functional right now - no sign-up needed.</p> <p>Tech Stack</p> <ul> <li>Angular 18</li> <li>Firebase (Firestore + Analytics)</li> <li>EmailJS (for contact form)</li> <li>Deployed on Vercel</li> </ul> <p>What's Next?</p> <p>Based on your feedback, I'm planning:</p> <ul> <li>Multi-service editing in one view</li> <li>Environment-specific configurations</li> <li>Team collaboration features</li> <li>Integration with Docker Hub</li> <li>More service templates</li> </ul> <p>Feedback: Drop a comment or DM me!</p> <p>TL;DR: Built a visual Docker Compose editor because YAML is painful. It's free, works now, and I'd love your feedback! 🚀</p> tooling showdev discuss docker