diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -95,6 +95,12 @@ Gitea Actions workflow at `.gitea/workflows/ci.yml`:
 - On push to main: `go vet` + `go test`
 - On tags: build and push Docker image to `git.archfox.org/poslop/palette`
 
+## Docker Compose
+
+See [docker-compose.yml](docker-compose.yml) for a ready-to-use example with
+every environment variable documented, including which are required (only the
+/data volume) and which are optional.
+
 ## License
 
 Palette is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0