diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fced28e2..622ee29e 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ ChatGPT-Style Web Interface for Ollama 🦙
 
 - 🤖 **Multiple Model Support**: Seamlessly switch between different chat models for diverse interactions.
 
-- ⚙️ **Many Models Conversations**: : Effortlessly engage with various models simultaneously, harnessing their unique strengths for optimal responses. Enhance your experience by leveraging a diverse set of models in parallel.
+- ⚙️ **Many Models Conversations**: Effortlessly engage with various models simultaneously, harnessing their unique strengths for optimal responses. Enhance your experience by leveraging a diverse set of models in parallel.
 
 - 🤝 **OpenAI Model Integration**: Seamlessly utilize OpenAI models alongside Ollama models for a versatile conversational experience.
 
@@ -62,10 +62,10 @@ ChatGPT-Style Web Interface for Ollama 🦙
 If you don't have Ollama installed yet, you can use the provided Docker Compose file for a hassle-free installation. Simply run the following command:
 
 ```bash
-docker compose up --build
+docker compose up -d --build
 ```
 
-This command will install both Ollama and Ollama Web UI on your system. Ensure to modify the `compose.yaml` file for GPU support if needed.
+This command will install both Ollama and Ollama Web UI on your system. Ensure to modify the `compose.yaml` file for GPU support and Exposing Ollama API outside the container stack if needed.
 
 ### Installing Ollama Web UI Only
 
diff --git a/compose.yaml b/compose.yaml
index 0a77d64f..b5036354 100644
--- a/compose.yaml
+++ b/compose.yaml
@@ -13,8 +13,9 @@ services:
     #             - gpu
     volumes:
       - ollama:/root/.ollama
-    ports:
-      - 11434:11434
+    # Uncomment below to expose Ollama API outside the container stack
+    # ports:
+    #   - 11434:11434
     container_name: ollama
     pull_policy: always
     tty: true
@@ -29,10 +30,14 @@ services:
       dockerfile: Dockerfile
     image: ollama-webui:latest
     container_name: ollama-webui
+    depends_on:
+      - ollama
     ports:
       - 3000:8080
+    environment:
+      - "OLLAMA_API_BASE_URL=http://ollama:11434/api"
     extra_hosts:
-        - host.docker.internal:host-gateway
+      - host.docker.internal:host-gateway
     restart: unless-stopped
 
 volumes: