OpenDSC

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Runs where you workyes

Runs on api, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

OpenDSC is ranked #9 of 25 in configuration management tools on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

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Deployment model: self_hosted
Agent model: agent_based
Drift detection: Yes
Policy as code: Yes
Compliance reporting: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS

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The record

Purpose: OpenDSC is a configuration management platform for Microsoft Desired State Configuration (DSC).
Drift correction: Its Local Configuration Manager monitors system state and can automatically remediate configuration drift.
Pull server: The pull server distributes configurations to registered nodes and provides node registration and compliance reporting.
Configuration features: Configurations can be versioned, combined into composite deployments, and parameterized by scopes such as region, environment, and node.
Resources: The resource library covers Windows administration, SQL Server, and cross-platform file, JSON, XML, and archive tasks.
Custom resources: The Resource Development Kit provides .NET libraries and handles CLI integration and schema management for custom resources.
API and automation: The pull server provides a REST API with interactive documentation for integration and automation.
Identity integrations: The pull server supports OpenID Connect providers including Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, and Auth0, with JWT bearer tokens for API clients.
Security: Nodes authenticate after registration with client certificates using mutual TLS, and the LCM can manage certificate provisioning and rotation.
Access controls: The pull server includes role-based access control with users, groups, and granular authorization policies.
Data retention: Administrators can set global and per-configuration retention policies to remove old versions and control storage use.
Deployment limits: The roadmap lists native Linux and macOS LCM services, distribution packages, and official Docker deployment as planned work.
Database support: The pull server supports SQLite for development and SQL Server or PostgreSQL for production deployments.
License and maker: The public GitHub repository identifies OpenDSC as MIT licensed, and the documentation credits Thomas Nieto.

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Best Configuration Management Tools in 2026#9 of 25

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Sources

opendsc.dev/about/roadmap/· checked 3 Oct 2026
opendsc.dev· checked 3 Oct 2026
opendsc.dev/get-started/pull-server/· checked 3 Oct 2026
opendsc.dev/guides/configure-oidc/· checked 3 Oct 2026
opendsc.dev/guides/manage-users-roles/· checked 3 Oct 2026
opendsc.dev/guides/retention-policies/· checked 3 Oct 2026
github.com/opendsc/opendsc· checked 3 Oct 2026