Pyinfra: Automate Infrastructure Using Python

https://pyinfra.com/

pyinfra turns Python code into shell commands and runs them on your servers. Execute ad-hoc commands and write declarative operations. Target SSH servers, local machine and Docker containers. Fast and scales from one server to thousands.

Think ansible but Python instead of YAML, and up to 10x faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pyinfra production-ready?

Yes! pyinfra is battle-tested and used by companies worldwide to manage production infrastructure. It has a stable API and comprehensive test coverage.

Can I migrate from Ansible?

Absolutely. Many teams have successfully migrated from Ansible to pyinfra. The concepts are similar, but the Python-based approach offers more flexibility and better performance.

Does it work with Windows?

pyinfra targets POSIX-compatible systems. While you can run pyinfra from Windows (via WSL), target systems should be Linux, macOS, or Unix-based systems.

How does it handle secrets?

pyinfra integrates with popular secret management tools. You can use environment variables, encrypted files, or integrate with HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, etc.

Can I use existing Python packages?

Yes! That's one of pyinfra's biggest advantages. You can import and use any Python package in your deployment scripts, from requests to boto3 to custom libraries.

What's the performance overhead?

Minimal. pyinfra uses efficient SSH multiplexing and parallel execution. It can manage thousands of servers simultaneously with low resource usage and predictable performance.

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