Waypoint
A consistent developer workflow to build, deploy, and release across platforms.
Overview
Waypoint is an open-source project by HashiCorp that provides a simple, consistent workflow for developers to build, deploy, and release their applications across various platforms like Kubernetes, Nomad, and EC2. It uses a single configuration file (`waypoint.hcl`) to define the workflow, abstracting away the specifics of the underlying platform. It acts as a developer-facing interface to the delivery pipeline, a key component of an internal developer platform.
✨ Key Features
- Unified Workflow (build, deploy, release)
- Platform Agnostic
- Extensible via Plugins
- Single Configuration File
- Web UI for Visibility
- Open Source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on a simple, consistent developer workflow
- Deep integration with the HashiCorp ecosystem (Nomad, Consul, Vault)
- Platform-agnostic by design
Unique Value: Waypoint provides developers with a single, simple command—`waypoint up`—to get their application from source to deployed, regardless of the complexity of the underlying platform.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Using a single `waypoint up` command to build and deploy an application to Kubernetes
- Viewing deployment logs and status from the Waypoint UI
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams needing a comprehensive service catalog with metadata and scorecards
- Organizations looking for a full-featured developer portal UI
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike full IDP solutions, Waypoint is not a portal for discovery but an interface for action. It focuses solely on the 'build, deploy, release' workflow, making it a lightweight but powerful tool for standardizing application delivery.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open source, self-hosted
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