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19 best Ruby Configuration Management libraries in 2024

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To assist you in managing the configuration of your system or application, Ruby configuration management libraries offer several functions. These libraries typically support numerous configuration sources, nested configurations, automated type coercion, a simple access interface, and other features. Managing and maintaining a system's or application's configuration is called "configuration management." This can involve managing system and application settings, installing and updating software, and setting up and configuring servers. 


Configuration management libraries in the context of Ruby are instruments that assist you in managing the configuration of your Ruby application. Usually, these libraries let you save and access configuration settings in various formats, including YAML files, ENV variables, and custom sources. They also offer functions that simplify managing complex configuration structures, including layered configurations and automated type coercion. 


In many situations where it's crucial to manage a system's or application's configuration, Ruby configuration management libraries can be utilized. Web applications, command-line tools, server infrastructure, and DevOpsx are examples of where these libraries might be used. Popular Ruby configuration management libraries include Configuration, Simplecov, Figaro, SIMP, and Chef. 


Check out the below list to find the best Ruby Configuration Management libraries for your application: 

chefby chef

Ruby doticonstar image 7243 doticonVersion:v15.8.23doticon
License: Permissive (Apache-2.0)

Chef Infra, a powerful automation platform that transforms infrastructure into code automating how infrastructure is configured, deployed and managed across any environment, at any scale

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            chefby chef

            Ruby doticon star image 7243 doticonVersion:v15.8.23doticon License: Permissive (Apache-2.0)

            Chef Infra, a powerful automation platform that transforms infrastructure into code automating how infrastructure is configured, deployed and managed across any environment, at any scale
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                      simplecovby simplecov-ruby

                      Ruby doticonstar image 4589 doticonVersion:v0.21.2doticon
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                      Code coverage for Ruby with a powerful configuration library and automatic merging of coverage across test suites

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                                simplecovby simplecov-ruby

                                Ruby doticon star image 4589 doticonVersion:v0.21.2doticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                Code coverage for Ruby with a powerful configuration library and automatic merging of coverage across test suites
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                                          figaroby laserlemon

                                          Ruby doticonstar image 3767 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
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                                          Simple Rails app configuration

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                                                    figaroby laserlemon

                                                    Ruby doticon star image 3767 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                    Simple Rails app configuration
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                                                              scss-lintby sds

                                                              Ruby doticonstar image 3609 doticonVersion:v0.60.0doticon
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                                                              Configurable tool for writing clean, consistent SCSS

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                                                                        scss-lintby sds

                                                                        Ruby doticon star image 3609 doticonVersion:v0.60.0doticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                        Configurable tool for writing clean, consistent SCSS
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                                                                                  liftoffby liftoffcli

                                                                                  Ruby doticonstar image 1621 doticonVersion:1.8.3doticon
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                                                                                  CLI for creating and configuring new Xcode projects

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                                                                                            liftoffby liftoffcli

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                                                                                            CLI for creating and configuring new Xcode projects
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                                                                                                      SIMPby NationalSecurityAgency

                                                                                                      Ruby doticonstar image 1339 doticonVersion:6.3.3doticon
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                                                                                                      A system automation and configuration management stack targeted toward operational flexibility and policy compliance.

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                                                                                                                SIMPby NationalSecurityAgency

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                                                                                                                A system automation and configuration management stack targeted toward operational flexibility and policy compliance.
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                                                                                                                          fucking_shell_scriptsby brandonhilkert

                                                                                                                          Ruby doticonstar image 1176 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
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                                                                                                                          The easiest, most common sense configuration management tool... because you just use fucking shell scripts.

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                                                                                                                                    fucking_shell_scriptsby brandonhilkert

                                                                                                                                    Ruby doticon star image 1176 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                                                    The easiest, most common sense configuration management tool... because you just use fucking shell scripts.
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                                                                                                                                              itamaeby itamae-kitchen

                                                                                                                                              Ruby doticonstar image 1090 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
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                                                                                                                                              Configuration management tool inspired by Chef, but simpler and lightweight. Formerly known as Lightchef.

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                                                                                                                                                        itamaeby itamae-kitchen

                                                                                                                                                        Ruby doticon star image 1090 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                                                                        Configuration management tool inspired by Chef, but simpler and lightweight. Formerly known as Lightchef.
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                                                                                                                                                                  moonshineby railsmachine

                                                                                                                                                                  Ruby doticonstar image 674 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
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                                                                                                                                                                  Simple Rails deployment and configuration management. 15 minute deploys of Rails 2, 3, or 4 apps.

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                                                                                                                                                                            moonshineby railsmachine

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                                                                                                                                                                                      configatronby markbates

                                                                                                                                                                                      Ruby doticonstar image 599 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
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                                                                                                                                                                                      A super cool, simple, and feature rich configuration system for Ruby apps.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                configatronby markbates

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                                                                                                                                                                                                A super cool, simple, and feature rich configuration system for Ruby apps.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          runbookby braintree

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          A framework for gradual system automation

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    runbookby braintree

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              anyway_configby palkan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ruby doticonstar image 644 doticonVersion:v2.4.0doticon
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Configuration library for Ruby gems and applications

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        anyway_configby palkan

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Configuration library for Ruby gems and applications
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ironfanby infochimps-labs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ruby doticonstar image 512 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Chef orchestration layer -- your system diagram come to life. Provision EC2, OpenStack or Vagrant without changes to cookbooks or configuration

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ironfanby infochimps-labs

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      sailby vinistock

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ruby doticonstar image 500 doticonVersion:3.6.1doticon
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sail is a lightweight Rails engine that brings an admin panel for managing configuration settings on a live Rails app

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                sailby vinistock

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          sunziby kenn

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sunzi: Server configuration automation for minimalists

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    sunziby kenn

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              mitamaeby itamae-kitchen

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              mitamae is a fast, simple, and single-binary configuration management tool with a DSL like Chef

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        mitamaeby itamae-kitchen

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  custom_configurationby dhh

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Custom configuration storage for Rails

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            custom_configurationby dhh

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      project-sproutsby lukebayes

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Project Sprouts is an open-source, cross-platform project generation and configuration tool for ActionScript 2, ActionScript 3, Adobe AIR Flash and Flex projects

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          confstructby mbklein

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Yet another hash/struct-like configuration object for Ruby

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