// CLIs & execution basics
Download Composev5.6.1
Official Compose downloads for Windows. Define and run multi-container applications with Docker.
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v5.6.1 · 2026-10-21
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01All files in the latest release
Release notes →From docker/compose on GitHub Releases · v5.6.1 · 2026-10-21. Sizes and SHA-256 are as published by GitHub.
| System | File | Type | Size | SHA-256 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windowsx64 | docker-compose-windows-x86_64.exe | Installer | 31.8 MB | 91b1492f0a923427651e2b955739d732ac36b8191193bf4799e62f3e3525c4cd |
| WindowsARM64 | docker-compose-windows-aarch64.exe | Installer | 29.4 MB | 2a8ab89b27a7ba79c3ec5b3eb59e099b39990d2c7ea47fc38433fc24812ad266 |
02How to install Compose
Windows
- Download the .exe / .msi above (or the .zip portable build).
- Double-click to install. If SmartScreen warns, check the publisher name before choosing “Run anyway”.
FAQ
Is this the official Compose download?
Yes. Every link points to an official source: github.com. AIMap does not host, repackage or modify any installer; we re-check the links on every data refresh (last 2026-10-23).
What is the latest version of Compose?
v5.6.1, released 2026-10-21 (latest stable release on GitHub Releases, checked 2026-10-23).
Which Windows file should I pick?
Most PCs are x64 (Settings → System → About → “System type: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor”). Pick ARM64 only on ARM laptops such as Snapdragon X machines. .exe/.msi are installers; .zip is a portable build you unzip and run.
How do I verify the download?
Compare the SHA-256 shown in the file table (published by GitHub for each release asset) with your file: macOS/Linux `shasum -a 256 <file>`, Windows PowerShell `Get-FileHash <file> -Algorithm SHA256`.
Is Compose free?
Pricing model: Open source; licence Apache-2.0. Check the official site for current plans.