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Description:
Static cluster configuration database for cluster management
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.32.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: cluster-management hpc configuration system-utilities devops
Install: brew install genders
About:
Genders is a static cluster configuration database that provides a simple, file-based method for storing and querying node attributes and group memberships. It enables cluster management software to quickly determine node characteristics and group assignments without requiring a running database server. This lightweight solution simplifies the development of cluster-aware tools by offering a consistent interface for accessing configuration data.
Key Features:
  • Simple text-based configuration file format
  • Lightweight and fast attribute lookup
  • Supports node groups and arbitrary key-value attributes
  • Language bindings for C, Python, and other languages
  • No database server required
Use Cases:
  • Managing node attributes in high-performance computing clusters
  • Enabling cluster-aware applications to discover node roles and capabilities
  • Simplifying configuration for distributed system management tools
Alternatives:
  • ansible – Ansible provides dynamic inventory but requires more complex setup; Genders offers simpler static configuration
  • puppet – Puppet is a full configuration management system; Genders is focused solely on node attribute storage
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 12:52pm 1.32.1 0 VERSION_BUMP b7a80851
Sep 13, 2024 8:43am 1.29.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 2dcc9238
Oct 1, 2023 9:58pm 1.28.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 57e7d803
May 7, 2023 9:34pm 1.28.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 17188f50
Mar 18, 2023 3:36am 1.27.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 097a0d83
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