AWS CloudFormation
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VisitAWS CloudFormation vs cfn-lint
What both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | cfn-lint |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CloudFormation models, provisions, and manages related AWS and third-party resources as infrastructure as code. | cfn-lint validates AWS CloudFormation YAML and JSON templates against resource provider schemas and additional checks, including valid property values and best practices. |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
cfn-lint plans
- cfn-lintFree
Pick AWS CloudFormation if…
It suits teams managing AWS infrastructure as code, from individual instances to complex multi-Region applications, and automating infrastructure templates in CI/CD workflows. It can also suit users who need cross-account deployments or previews of proposed stack changes.
Pick cfn-lint if…
cfn-lint is for people validating AWS CloudFormation templates, including teams that want checks in editors or CI/CD workflows. Its custom rules and multiple output formats also suit users who need to tailor validation and reporting.