If you're a Mac or Windows user, the best way to install Compose and keep it up-to-date is **[Docker for Mac and Windows](https://www.docker.com/products/docker)**.
Docker for Mac and Windows will automatically install the latest version of Docker Engine for you.
Alternatively, you can use the usual commands to install or upgrade Compose:
curl -L https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/1.13.0/docker-compose-`uname -s`-`uname -m` > /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
See the [install docs](https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/) for more install options and instructions.
Compose file format compatibility matrix
| Compose file format | Docker Engine |
| --- | --- |