Show HN: Candalf – a simple tool to manage Linux/Unix-like systems via shell+SSH

Category: devtools

Tags: configuration-management, shell-scripts, ssh-automation

Score: 5.0/10 (Innovation: 3, Technical: 4, Documentation: 8, Utility: 5)

Candalf is a lightweight system configuration tool that uses shell scripts (called spells) instead of a custom DSL, managed over SSH. It's interesting because it simplifies orchestration for those already comfortable with shell scripting, avoiding the learning curve of tools like Ansible or Puppet.

Target audience: devops, sysadmins

Repository: https://github.com/jarmo/candalf · Shell · NOASSERTION · 1 stars

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