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Description:
App artifacts, tools, configs, and logic packaged as distributable installer
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.4.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @porter_dev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: deployment kubernetes paas devops cloud-native
Install: brew install porter
About:
Porter is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that enables developers to deploy applications and infrastructure directly from a Git repository. It automates the deployment process, managing Kubernetes clusters and cloud resources so teams can focus on code rather than configuration. The tool bridges the gap between simple developer experience and the power of cloud-native infrastructure.
Key Features:
  • One-click deployments from Git repositories
  • Managed Kubernetes infrastructure provisioning
  • Built-in application and database management
  • Support for multiple cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Use Cases:
  • Deploying web applications without managing Kubernetes manually
  • Provisioning and connecting managed databases to applications
  • Simplifying cloud infrastructure for development teams
Alternatives:
  • Heroku – Porter offers Kubernetes-native deployments with multi-cloud support, while Heroku uses a proprietary dyno system.
  • Render – Both simplify deployments, but Porter provides deeper Kubernetes integration and infrastructure-as-code capabilities.
Version History
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Dec 19, 2025 5:19pm 1.4.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b330bc62
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