# docker compose alpha watch **Description:** Watch build context for service and rebuild/refresh containers when files are updated **Usage:** `docker compose alpha watch [SERVICE...]` > [!NOTE] > **Experimental** > > This command is experimental. Experimental features are intended for testing and feedback as their functionality or design may change between releases without warning or can be removed entirely in a future release. ## Description Watch build context for service and rebuild/refresh containers when files are updated ## Options | Option | Default | Description | |--------|---------|-------------| | `--no-up` | | Do not build & start services before watching | | `--quiet` | | hide build output |