[Docker Desktop] Launch compose stack from file context menu

[mikesir87]

Tell us about your request
I would like the ability to right-click on a compose file and click on a file action menu item to let me launch the stack. Then, I’d be able to use the GUI to mange the stack.

Which service(s) is this request for?
Docker Desktop

**Tell us about the problem you're trying to solove
Many folks I work with want to share scripts or applications with others, but those “others” aren’t as familiar or comfortable in the command line. This helps lower the barrier of entry for them to let them easily spin up a stack.

Are you currently working around the issue?
We create batch/shell scripts that then let them double-click to run a script that has the composer commands in it. We’d like to get away from encouraging users from running random batch/shell scripts for obvious reasons. 😉

Additional context
None at this time

[nebuk89]

I really like the idea! Would you extend it to Dockerfiles as well?

[mikesir87]

It might, but I definitely wouldn't worry about it being the start. The idea of the context menu would be to help run containers. The compose file could include the build directive to help build the image if needed.

My hesitation with the Dockerfile is that once you have the image, then what? I could eventually see a menu option to "Build and Push" where you are prompted for the name. But, I wouldn't worry about that day one.