Rundeck

A self-hosted runbook automation server that lets chosen users run existing scripts, tools and jobs.

FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted
Official websitegithub.com

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About Rundeck

Rundeck is a server for operations teams that wraps existing scripts, tools and services into jobs that can be run on demand or on a schedule. Administrators decide which users may run which jobs, so routine operations tasks can be handed out as self-service without giving everyone direct access to servers.

The project is developed in the open on GitHub, where it has a long commit history, Docker packaging and support for webhooks.

Strengths

  • Gives specific users controlled access to existing scripts
  • Jobs can run on demand or on a schedule
  • Docker packaging available
  • Long-running, actively developed project

Limitations

  • A server application that takes effort to deploy and maintain
  • Aimed at operations teams rather than individual desktop users

Details

Pricing
FreeThe open-source edition is free to self-host.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Rundeck
Platforms
Self-hosted
How it runs
Self-hosted
Best suited for
Operations teams offering self-service access to routine jobs
Last verified
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Provenance
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