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cdist vs ControlPlane

A side-by-side look at cdist and ControlPlane. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

cdist

cdist

System & Hardware

cdist is an open source configuration management tool written in Python. It allows system administrators to define the configuration of servers and deploy it to multiple machines in parallel. cdist works by running small scripts called 'manifests' on remote hosts.

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ControlPlane

ControlPlane

Os & Utilities

ControlPlane is an automation app for macOS that allows users to automate system settings and configurations based on user location, time of day, or connected devices. It can switch network connections, enable/disable Do Not Disturb, launch apps, and more.

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