pyinfra

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Runs where you workyes

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

pyinfra is ranked #15 of 25 in configuration management tools on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan.

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pyinfra Free MIT licensed · Python 3.10+ pyinfra.com · 5 Oct 2026

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Deployment model: both
Agent model: agentless
Drift detection: Yes
Patch management: Yes
Policy as code: Yes
Supported platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Alpine, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, NetBSD, HardenedBSD, DragonFlyBSD, OpenSUSE, Docker

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Purpose: pyinfra is a Python-native, agentless automation tool that runs commands over SSH concurrently and idempotently.
Declarative and imperative operations: Operations can describe a desired host state or run specific commands directly.
Preview changes: The site says `--dry` previews per-host changes before they are applied.
Scale: The site says pyinfra works on one host or 10,000, with parallel execution and real-time streaming output.
Agents: The site says target hosts need a shell and SSH, with no agents, daemons, state files, or control plane.
Connectors: Documented popular connectors include SSH, Docker, Terraform, and the local machine.
Operations: The operations reference lists modules for package managers, files, services, databases, security, and containers.
Control platforms: pyinfra runs wherever Python runs; the compatibility page names Mac, Linux, and Windows as supported control systems.
Remote system compatibility: The compatibility page says pyinfra aims to support Unix-like systems and lists Linux distributions, BSDs, OpenSUSE, macOS via `@local`, and Docker via `@docker`.
Python requirement: Python 3.10 or later is required, and pyinfra 3.5.1+ supports Python 3.10 through 3.13.
Windows requirement: The installation page says Windows users need Administrator privileges for installation.
Security practices: The installation guide recommends keeping pyinfra and dependencies up to date and installing as a regular user rather than root or sudo.
Support: The project directs users to its Matrix room and Stack Overflow for help, and to GitHub issues for bug reports.
Intended use: The site presents pyinfra for automating infrastructure across servers using Python deploys and inventories.
Price from: Free

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pyinfra.com· checked 5 Oct 2026
docs.pyinfra.com/en/3.x/operations.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
docs.pyinfra.com/en/3.x/connectors.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
docs.pyinfra.com/en/3.x/compatibility.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
docs.pyinfra.com/en/3.x/install.html· checked 5 Oct 2026
docs.pyinfra.com/en/3.x/support.html· checked 5 Oct 2026