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Docker Compose v2 + Windows WSL2 via Docker Desktop: Fully Supported

Docker Compose v2 + Windows + WSL2 (Docker Desktop)

Docker Desktop for Windows with WSL2 backend includes Docker Compose v2. The `docker compose` command is available both in Windows PowerShell/CMD and inside WSL2 distributions with Docker Desktop integration enabled. Use Linux-style paths in volumes when running Compose from inside WSL2.

Workarounds & Fixes

Enable WSL2 integration: Docker Desktop > Settings > Resources > WSL Integration
Use Linux paths inside WSL2: `/mnt/c/...` not `C:\...`

Related Error Pages

Fix: docker docker compose not found wsl2

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Last verified: 2024-10-01 · Category: Docker Compose + Engine