Docker Compose 5.5.0
UpdateUnverifiedAdded Sep 24, 2026
ℹ️ This release overhauls image digest reconciliation to prevent unnecessary container recreation. Existing containers may be recreated the first time you run compose up after upgrading, as image digests are re-evaluated using the new logic. compose pull now honors pull_policy refresh windows ( daily , weekly , every_N ).
Topics: Governance, Observability
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