StackStorm

A self-hosted, event-driven automation platform that connects apps and services through rules and workflows.

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About StackStorm

StackStorm connects existing apps, services and infrastructure and runs actions when events happen. Automation ranges from simple if/then rules to multi-step workflows, so operations teams can automate responses and routine DevOps tasks without changing the tools they already use.

It is free and open source and runs on your own servers. It suits teams that want event-driven operations automation and are comfortable running and maintaining a server platform.

Strengths

  • Event-driven rules as well as multi-step workflows
  • Integrates with existing tools and processes
  • Free and open source

Limitations

  • A server platform that takes work to deploy and maintain
  • Aimed at operations teams rather than individual users

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
The StackStorm contributors
Platforms
Self-hosted
How it runs
Self-hosted
Best suited for
Operations teams automating responses to infrastructure events
Last verified
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Provenance
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