The Best Configuration Management Static Analysis Tools (Linters/Formatters)
We rank 22 Configuration Management linters, code analyzers, formatters, and more. Find and compare tools like Mega-Linter, Semgrep, DeepSource, and more. Please rate and review tools that you've used. This helps others find the best tools for their projects.
11 Configuration Management Tools
checkov
Static analysis tool for Terraform files (tf>=v0.12), preventing cloud misconfigs at build time.
AWS CloudFormation Guard
Check local CloudFormation templates against policy-as-code rules and generate rules from existing templates.
terraform-compliance
A lightweight, compliance- and security focused, BDD test framework against Terraform.
terrascan
Collection of security and best practice tests for static code analysis of Terraform templates.
11 Multi-Language Tools
Mega-Linter
Mega-Linter can handle any type of project thanks to its 70+ embedded Linters, its advanced reporting, runnable on any CI system or locally, with assisted installation and configuration, able to apply formatting and fixes
DeepSource
In-depth static analysis to find issues in verticals of bug risks, security, anti-patterns, performance, documentation and style. Native integrations with GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket. Less than 5% false positives.
Steampunk Spotter
Ansible Playbook Scanning Tool that analyzes and offers recommendations for your playbooks.
kics
Find security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and infrastructure misconfigurations in your infrastructure-as-code. Supports Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS CloudFormation and Ansible
AzSK
Secure DevOps kit for Azure (AzSK) provides security IntelliSense, Security Verification Tests (SVTs), CICD scan vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and infrastructure misconfiguration in your infrastructure-as-code. Supports Azure via ARM.
tfsec
Terraform static analysis tool that prevents potential security issues by checking cloud misconfigurations at build time and directly integrates with the HCL parser for better results. Checks for violations of AWS, Azure and GCP security best practice recommendations.
Qwiet AI
Identify vulnerabilities that are unique to your code base before they reach production. Leverages the Code Property Graph (CPG) to run its analyses concurrently in a single graph of graphs. Automatically finds business logic flaws in dev like hardcoded secrets and logic bombs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Configuration Management tools?
Configuration management (CM) is the process of systematically handling changes to a system in a way that it maintains integrity over time. It is a core practice in systems and software engineering that enables efficient and reliable delivery of products and services. It is also a key practice in IT service management (ITSM) that enables efficient and reliable delivery of IT services.
What are the best Configuration Management static analysis tools and linters?
The most popular Configuration Management tools ranked by user votes are: Mega-Linter, Semgrep, DeepSource, Steampunk Spotter, kics.
Which Configuration Management tools are free to use?
Tools with a free plan include DeepSource, Steampunk Spotter. On top of that, there are also a number of open source like Mega-Linter, Semgrep, Steampunk Spotter, kics, checkov, ansible-lint, cfn-lint, AWS CloudFormation Guard, AzSK, cfn_nag.