bork ☆
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Description:
Bash-Operated Reconciling Kludge
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.14.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: configuration-management devops bash declarative automation
Install: brew install bork
About:
Bork is a declarative configuration management tool written in Bash. It allows users to define system state in simple shell scripts, checking conditions and executing commands to reconcile differences. This approach provides a lightweight, dependency-free alternative to traditional configuration management systems.
Key Features:
  • Declarative shell scripting syntax
  • Zero dependencies (pure Bash)
  • Idempotent operations
  • Supports multiple package managers and platforms
Use Cases:
  • Automating development environment setup
  • Managing server configuration across different operating systems
  • Creating portable provisioning scripts
Alternatives:
  • Ansible – More powerful but requires Python and has heavier overhead
  • Chef/Puppet – More complex with steeper learning curve and larger footprint
  • SaltStack – More feature-rich but requires daemon processes
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: all
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