Docker Compose v2.36.0 introduces provider services, allowing developers to manage external systems alongside containers directly within their compose.yaml files. This new feature streamlines workflows by integrating non-container dependencies, enhancing the developer experience and facilitating complex application setups. Developers can also create custom provider plugins to extend Compose functionality tailored to their needs.

Docker has evolved its Compose tool to simplify the development and deployment of AI agents, enabling developers to build, ship, and run agentic applications with ease. New features include seamless integration with popular frameworks, Docker Offload for cloud computing, and support for serverless architectures on Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. This allows developers to create intelligent agents efficiently from development to production without configuration hassles.